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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 18 June 2018

Previously MP for Brentwood and Ongar until 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented Brentwood and Ongar

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Lord Pickles campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

  • Communities and Local Government
  • Treasury
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Environment Food and Rural Affairs
  • Home Department
  • Valuation Office Agency
  • Home Information Packs
  • Council Tax
  • Local Government Finance
  • Valuation Office

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, COVID-19 Committee (11 Jun 2020 to 28 Apr 2022)
  • Minister for Faith ( 6 Aug 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (12 May 2010 to 8 May 2015)
  • Party Chair, Conservative Party (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ( 3 Jul 2007 to 19 Jan 2009)
  • Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (10 May 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
  • Deputy Chair, Conservative Party (10 May 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ( 1 Nov 2003 to 10 May 2005)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ( 3 May 2002 to 1 Nov 2003)
  • Shadow Minister (Transport) ( 1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2002)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) ( 1 Jun 1998 to 1 Jun 2001)
  • Member, Transport Sub-committee (15 Jul 1997 to 30 Nov 1998)
  • Member, Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 30 Nov 1998)
  • Member, Transport Committee (27 Nov 1995 to 21 Mar 1997)
  • Vice-Chair, Conservative Party ( 1 Jul 1993 to 1 May 1997)
  • Member, Environment Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 1 Mar 1993)

Recent appearances

  • Train Operating Company Contracts - Question 25 Mar 2024

    My Lords—
  • Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill - Committee (1st Day): Amendment 8 20 Mar 2024

    My Lords, I apologise for not speaking at Second Reading, and I draw attention to my entry in the register. I am not entirely sure that what the noble Lord, Lord Mann, said is entirely within the scope of the Bill, but it should be, because it raises a very important point. Before I go on, I crave your Lordships’ indulgence for 30 seconds, because I want to say how indebted this country is...
  • BBC World Service - Question 12 Mar 2024

    My Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register. I am heartened by what my noble friend has said in support of the BBC, but what happens when the disinformation is coming from the BBC itself? Was he as disappointed as I was with the reports on the World Service, particularly the Arabic service, which sought to justify the murder of civilians on 7 October and downplayed sexual...

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Register of Members’ Interests

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View the history of this MP’s entries in the Register

Last updated: 2 May 2017.

1. Employment and earnings
From 4 April 2016, non-executive board member of Leo Group Ltd, Swalesmoor Road, Halifax HX3 6UF. Until further notice, I will receive £40,000 per annum for an expected time commitment of 135 hours a year. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 18 April 2016; updated 21 April 2016)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: Australia Israel Cultural Exchange Limited (AICE)
Address of donor: Suite 836, Level 8, 1 Queens Road, Melbourne 3004 VIC Australia

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): flight, transport and accommodation with a value of £3,400

Destination of visit: Israel

Dates of visit: 16-20 December 2016

Purpose of visit: Tripartite Australia Israel UK Leadership Dialogue conference in Israel.

(Registered 19 January 2017)
Name of donor: (1) Conservative Friends of Israel (2) Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address of donor: (1) CFI Ltd, PO Box 72288, London, SW1P 9LB (2) 9 Yitzhak Rabin Blvd., Kiryat Ben-Gurion, Jerusalem 9103001

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) Air travel, VIP airport service, accommodation, hospitality for me and my spouse, with a value of £7,200 (2) Bus travel for me and my spouse, with a value of £650

Destination of visit: Israel and the West Bank

Dates of visit: 12-17 February 2017

Purpose of visit: Fact finding political delegation.

(Registered 14 March 2017)
8. Miscellaneous
From 18 April 2016, unremunerated member of the advisory board of Community Security Trust, a charity working against antisemitism and racism in British society. (Registered 18 April 2016)

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