Lord Hanson of Flint

The Minister of State, Home Department

Labour Peer

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 July 2024

Previously MP for Delyn until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

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

Also represented Delyn

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Topics of interest

Lord Hanson of Flint campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

  • Home Office
  • Home Department
  • Ministry of Justice
  • Treasury
  • Justice
  • Immigration Controls
  • Passports
  • Police and Crime Commissioners
  • Eurojust
  • Community Rehabilitation Companies

Currently held offices

  • The Minister of State, Home Department (since 9 Jul 2024)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (16 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Justice Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Panel of Chairs (22 Jun 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (20 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (20 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (20 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) ( 5 Nov 2015 to 11 Feb 2016)
  • Member, Justice Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Panel of Chairs (14 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (18 Sep 2015 to 28 Oct 2015)
  • Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) ( 7 Oct 2011 to 18 Sep 2015)
  • Shadow Minister (Treasury) ( 8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
  • Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (Crime and Policing) ( 5 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
  • The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice ( 9 May 2007 to 5 Jun 2009)
  • The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office ( 5 May 2005 to 5 Apr 2007)
  • PPS (Rt Hon Tony Blair, Prime Minister), Prime Minister's Office (13 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (29 Jul 1999 to 7 Jun 2001)
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (28 Jul 1998 to 29 Jul 1999)
  • Member, Public Service Committee (23 Oct 1996 to 21 Mar 1997)
  • Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 15 Jan 1996)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Recent appearances

  • Written Answers — Home Office: Human Trafficking and Slavery: Victims 16 Apr 2025

    The Government continues to engage with the coalition of NGOs referred to and a wide range of experts and stakeholders keeping all aspects of asylum and immigration systems under regular review including in relation to trafficking and modern slavery.
  • Written Answers — Home Office: Demonstrations 16 Apr 2025

    During this year's Al Quds day march and counter-protest, the Metropolitan Police Service put public order conditions in place. While there were 10 arrests at last year's Al Quds day protest, in 2025 one arrest was reported on the day. The Government supports the police in using their powers to respond to unlawful behaviour, but the use of these powers is a matter for police who are...
  • Written Answers — Home Office: Asylum: Employment 16 Apr 2025

    The Government will later this year publish a new white paper on immigration covering a wide range of issues, including enforcement of the rules governing eligibility to work.

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