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Portrait of Lord Hunt of Wirral

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Hunt of Wirral

Conservative

Shadow Minister (Business and Trade)

At a glanceLord Hunt of Wirral is a Conservative member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Shadow Minister (Business and Trade).

Votes cast2,255
Voted Content910
Voted Not Content1,345

Lords divisions Lord Hunt of Wirral has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Lord Hunt of Wirral's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Hunt of Wirral MBE. His name is David James Fletcher Hunt, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
22 Jul 2026 Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Content
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Content
23 Jun 2026 Carbon Budget Order 2026 Content
27 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career26 past posts

Government posts

  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister (Public Service & Science) · Duchy of Lancaster Office 20 Jul 1994 – 4 Jul 1995
  • Secretary of State for Employment · Department of Employment 27 May 1993 – 19 Jul 1994
  • Secretary of State for Wales · Welsh Office 4 May 1990 – 27 May 1993
  • Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Local Government) · Department for the Environment 25 Jul 1989 – 3 May 1990
  • Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household (HM Household) · HM Household 15 Jun 1987 – 24 Jul 1989
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy) · Department of Energy 11 Sep 1984 – 13 Jun 1987
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 23 Feb 1983 – 10 Sep 1984
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 30 Sep 1981 – 22 Feb 1983

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 7 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010

Other posts

  • Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jan 1983 – 1 Jan 1985

Committee memberships

  • Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee · Chair 31 Jan 2023 – 30 Jan 2025
  • Justice and Home Affairs Committee 14 Apr 2021 – 31 Jan 2023
  • Constitution Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 1 Jul 2019
  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 19 Nov 2007 – 1 May 2012
  • Leader's Group on Members Leaving the House (L) 1 Jul 2010 – 13 Jan 2011
  • Joint Committee on Security 24 May 2005 – 30 Oct 2007
  • House Committee (Lords) 19 Nov 2002 – 30 Oct 2007
  • Draft Legal Services Bill (Joint Committee) · Chair 25 May 2006 – 25 Jul 2006
  • Draft Legal Services Bill (Joint Committee) 23 May 2006 – 25 Jul 2006
  • House of Lords Offices Committee 6 Dec 1998 – 11 May 2001
  • Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 3 May 1979 – 24 Feb 1982

Previous seats

  • Wirral West · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Wirral · Elected 2 times 11 Mar 1976 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • Wirral West 1 May 1997
  • Kingswood 10 Oct 1974
  • Bristol South 18 Jun 1970

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Hunt of Wirral, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Hunt of Wirral?

Lord Hunt of Wirral is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Hunt of Wirral's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Hunt of Wirral represent?

Lord Hunt of Wirral sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Hunt of Wirral's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Hunt of Wirral sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Hunt of Wirral has served in the House of Lords for 28 years, 9 months. See Lord Hunt of Wirral's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Hunt of Wirral?

Lord Hunt of Wirral has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Hunt of Wirral's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.