Profile

Non-affiliated Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 September 2020

Previously MP for Birmingham, Edgbaston until 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Party was Labour until 3 May 2017

Also represented Birmingham, Edgbaston

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @GiselaStuart
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Work and Pensions
• Treasury
• Defence
• Home Department
• Transplants
• Financial Assistance Scheme
• Royal Mint
• Khat
• Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament ( 9 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament ( 9 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Administration Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (13 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Privacy and Injunctions (Joint Committee) (14 Jul 2011 to 12 Mar 2012)
• Member, Defence Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Accommodation and works Committee (13 Jun 2006 to 18 Jul 2006)
• Member, Conventions (Joint Committee) (17 May 2006 to 31 Oct 2006)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 6 May 2010)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health) (29 Jul 1999 to 7 Jun 2001)
• Member, Social Security Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 9 Nov 1998)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• National Insurance Contributions and Statutory Payments Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Pension Annuities (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)

Recent appearances

• Landmines and Cluster Munitions - Question for Short Debate 3 Apr 2025

  My Lords, I declare my interest as the chair of Wilton Park. Until now, the key issues were that we were hoping to move towards the treaty’s goal of eliminating landmine possession and use, and clearing the current contamination globally. We were also looking to find new ways to finance and advance that endeavour, but we are moving into new territory now. Upholding a global norm against...

• United Kingdom: Global Position - Motion to Take Note 13 Mar 2025

  My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Howell, on securing this debate, and the noble Lord, Lord Pitkeathley, on his very good maiden speech. Last night, I attended an event at the Royal Over-Seas League where the Prime Minister of Samoa spoke. She reminded her audience that in difficult times it is always better to stand face to face rather than back to back. I think she is right...

• Iranian State Threats - Statement 6 Mar 2025

  My Lords, it has been reported that President Putin has been making overtures to the Iranian regime to act as a broker in the relationship with President Trump. May I therefore urge him to talk to his colleagues in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to ensure that our Five Eyes partners and all those who work together to defend democracy do not ignore this new threat?

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