Lord Beith

Deputy Speaker (Lords)

Liberal Democrat Peer

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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 23 November 2015

Previously MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 8 November 1973 — unknown

Also represented Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Topics of interest

  • Environment Food and Rural Affairs
  • Health
  • Trade and Industry
  • Defence
  • Treasury
  • Unpaid Advisers
  • Public Records
  • Correspondence
  • Parliamentary Advisers
  • Project Sponsorship

Currently held offices

  • Deputy Speaker (Lords) (since 16 Apr 2024)
  • Member, Constitution Committee (since 31 Jan 2024)
  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 19 May 2022)
  • Member, Lord Speaker's committee on the size of the House (since 20 Dec 2016)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) ( 5 Sep 2024 to 30 Jan 2025)
  • Member, Justice and Home Affairs Committee (31 Jan 2023 to 31 Jan 2024)
  • Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (19 Jan 2022 to 30 May 2024)
  • Member, Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act (24 Nov 2020 to 30 May 2024)
  • Member, Constitution Committee (25 May 2016 to 28 Jan 2021)
  • Chair, Liaison Committee (Commons) (21 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Chair, Liaison Committee (Commons) (21 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Chair, National Policy Statements Sub-Committee (21 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (13 Jan 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate) (13 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
  • Chair, Justice Committee ( 6 Nov 2007 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Chair, Justice Committee ( 6 Nov 2007 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee ( 5 Nov 2007 to 8 Nov 2007)
  • Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission ( 9 Oct 2006 to 6 May 2010)
  • Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) ( 4 Feb 2003 to 21 Jul 2010)
  • Chair, Constitutional Affairs Committee ( 4 Feb 2003 to 5 Nov 2007)
  • Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee (28 Jan 2003 to 4 Feb 2003)
  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 24 Nov 2008)
  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 24 Nov 2008)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) ( 1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2002)
  • Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission ( 1 Jan 2001 to 24 May 2005)
  • Member, Procedure Committee (14 Feb 2000 to 11 May 2001)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1995 to 1 Jan 1997)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jun 1999)
  • Member, Treasury & Civil Service Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 28 Nov 1994)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) ( 1 Jan 1987 to 1 Jun 1994)
  • Member, Privileges Committee (14 May 1986 to 15 May 1987)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1985 to 1 Jan 1987)
  • Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) ( 9 Jun 1983 to 5 Dec 1985)
  • Member, House of Commons (Services): Accomodation & Administration Sub-Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 5 Dec 1985)
  • Member, Procedure Committee ( 1 Nov 1978 to 15 May 1987)
  • Member, Committee of Selection ( 1 Nov 1978 to 9 Jun 1983)
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) ( 1 Jan 1976 to 1 Jan 1987)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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