Baroness Ashton of Upholland

Non-affiliated Peer

UK Parliament Profile

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In the UK Parliament, committees are groups of MPs or Peers who examine specific issues in more detail than can be done in debates.

Some committees focus on checking the government’s decisions and spending, while others investigate specific topics and proposed legislation.

Baroness Ashton of Upholland is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, European Affairs Committee

The European Affairs Committee was appointed to consider matters relating to the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union and the European Economic Area, including the implementation and governance structures of any agreements between the United Kingdom and the European Union save for the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and the Windsor Framework; to consider all European Union documents (except matters falling within the scope of the Protocol/Windsor Framework) deposited in the House by a minister; and to support the House as appropriate in interparliamentary cooperation with the European Parliament and the Member States of the European Union.

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Chair, UK Engagement with Space Committee (30 Jan 2025 to 20 Oct 2025)
  • Chair, UK Engagement with Space Committee (30 Jan 2025 to 20 Oct 2025)
  • Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) (20 Nov 2007 to 26 Nov 2008)
  • Member, House Committee (Lords) ( 3 Jul 2007 to 7 Oct 2008)
  • Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) ( 3 Jul 2007 to 7 Oct 2008)
  • Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee ( 3 Jul 2007 to 7 Oct 2008)
  • Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) ( 3 Jul 2007 to 7 Oct 2008)
  • Member, Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords) ( 6 Dec 1999 to 11 May 2001)

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