Lord Clarke of Nottingham Portrait

Lord Clarke of Nottingham

Conservative - Rushcliffe

Joined House of Lords: 4th September 2020

Kenneth Clarke was elected as an MP between 1970 and 2019. He served as Chancellor of the Exchequer between 1993 and 1997 and as Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office) between 2012 and 2014.


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Lord Clarke of Nottingham is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Clarke of Nottingham is not a member of any APPGs
2 Former APPG Officer Positions
Electoral Campaigning Transparency, Extraordinary Rendition
Youth Unemployment Committee
28th Jan 2021 - 16th Nov 2021
Father of the House of Commons
26th Feb 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
6th Sep 2012 - 14th Jul 2014
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
12th May 2010 - 6th Sep 2012
Shadow Secretary of State
27th Jul 2009 - 6th May 2010
Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)
2nd Dec 2002 - 9th Nov 2009
Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)
14th Jan 2003 - 9th Nov 2009
Shadow Secretary of State (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
19th Jan 2009 - 27th Jul 2009
House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee)
19th Jun 2002 - 5th May 2005
Chancellor of the Exchequer
27th May 1993 - 1st May 1997
Home Secretary
10th Apr 1992 - 26th May 1993
Secretary of State for Education and Science
2nd Nov 1990 - 9th Apr 1992
Secretary of State for Health
25th Jul 1988 - 1st Nov 1990
Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry)
13th Jun 1987 - 24th Jul 1988
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
13th Jun 1987 - 24th Jul 1988
Secretary of State for Employment
2nd Sep 1985 - 13th Jun 1987
Paymaster General (HM Treasury)
2nd Sep 1985 - 12th Jun 1987
Minister of State (Department of Health)
5th Mar 1982 - 1st Sep 1985
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (Roads and Motoring)
1st May 1981 - 5th Mar 1982
Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Transport)
7th May 1979 - 5th Jan 1981
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry)
1st Jan 1976 - 1st Jan 1979
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
1st Jan 1974 - 1st Jan 1976
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
1st Jan 1974 - 1st Mar 1974
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
1st Jan 1972 - 1st Jan 1974

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page Lord Clarke of Nottingham (MP)

Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Clarke of Nottingham has voted in 103 divisions, and 4 times against the majority of their Party.

20 Nov 2024 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Conservative No votes vs 57 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 172
25 Feb 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative No votes vs 7 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 152
4 Mar 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Conservative No votes vs 6 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 41 Noes - 181
18 Mar 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative No votes vs 131 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 188
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Lord Livermore (Labour)
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
(11 debate interactions)
Lord Timpson (Labour)
Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)
(7 debate interactions)
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour)
Minister of State (Home Office)
(6 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
HM Treasury
(6 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(5 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(5 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(4 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26
(751 words contributed)
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Act 2024-26
(219 words contributed)
Employment Rights Act 2025
(108 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Clarke of Nottingham, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

3 Bills introduced by Lord Clarke of Nottingham

Defamation Act 2013
Introduced: 10th May 2012
Government Bill - Ministry of Justice

This Bill received Royal Assent on 25th April 2013 and was enacted into law.

Act of Parliament - Explanatory Note - No debates - Official Page

Justice and Security Act 2013
Introduced: 28th May 2012
Government Bill - Cabinet Office

A bill to provide for oversight of the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service, the Government Communications Headquarters and other activities relating to intelligence or security matters; to provide for closed material procedure in relation to certain civil proceedings; to prevent the making of certain court orders for the disclosure of sensitive information; and for connected purposes.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 25th April 2013 and was enacted into law.

Act of Parliament - Explanatory Note - No debates - Official Page

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012
Introduced: 21st June 2011
Government Bill - Ministry of Justice

This Bill received Royal Assent on 1st May 2012 and was enacted into law.

Bill Text - Explanatory Note - No debates - Official Page

1 Bill co-sponsored by Lord Clarke of Nottingham

Homelessness (End of Life Care) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Ed Davey (LD)

Lord Clarke of Nottingham has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament