Lord Lang of Monkton
Conservative - Life peer
Joined House of Lords: 29th September 1997
Ian Lang was elected as an MP between 1979 and 1997. He served as Secretary of State for Scottish Office between 1990 and 1995 and as Secretary of State for Trade between 1995 and 1997.
Left House: 30th June 2022 (Retired)
Lord Lang of Monkton is not an officer of any APPGs
Lord Lang of Monkton is not a member of any APPGs
Liaison Committee (Lords)
27th Jun 2017 - 19th Jan 2022
Constitution Committee
12th Jun 2012 - 27th Apr 2017
Constitution Committee
12th Jun 2014 - 27th Apr 2017
Barnett Formula Committee
10th Dec 2008 - 12th Nov 2009
Constitution Committee
28th Jun 2001 - 7th May 2005
Secretary of State for Trade
5th Jul 1995 - 1st May 1997
Secretary of State for Scottish Office
28th Nov 1990 - 4th Jul 1995
Minister of State (Scottish Office)
13th Jun 1987 - 28th Nov 1990
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office)
10th Sep 1986 - 13th Jun 1987
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Employment)
31st Jan 1986 - 10th Sep 1986
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
11th Jun 1983 - 1st Feb 1986
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
30th Sep 1981 - 10th Jun 1983
Scottish Affairs Committee
3rd May 1979 - 13th Nov 1981
Division Voting information
Lord Lang of Monkton has voted in 774 divisions, and
6 times against the majority of their Party.
View All Lord Lang of Monkton Division Votes
9 Nov 2020 - United Kingdom Internal Market Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lang of Monkton voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 44 Conservative No votes vs 147 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 433
Lord Lang of Monkton voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 44 Conservative No votes vs 147 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 433
28 Sep 2020 - Coronavirus Act 2020: Temporary Provisions - View Vote Context
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Conservative Aye votes vs 166 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 99 Noes - 198
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Conservative Aye votes vs 166 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 99 Noes - 198
12 Dec 2016 - Policing and Crime Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 14 Conservative Aye votes vs 145 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 113 Noes - 236
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 14 Conservative Aye votes vs 145 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 113 Noes - 236
26 Mar 2012 - Scotland Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Conservative Aye votes vs 65 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 72 Noes - 151
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Conservative Aye votes vs 65 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 72 Noes - 151
16 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 221
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 221
8 Dec 2021 - Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 131 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 125 Noes - 162
Lord Lang of Monkton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 131 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 125 Noes - 162
All Debates
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 Wallace of Tankerness (Liberal Democrat)
(13 debate interactions)
(13 debate interactions)
Lord Dunlop (Conservative)
(10 debate interactions)
(10 debate interactions)
Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Conservative)
(5 debate interactions)
(5 debate interactions)
Department Debates
Scotland Office
(33 debate contributions)
(33 debate contributions)
Attorney General
(21 debate contributions)
(21 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(15 debate contributions)
(15 debate contributions)
Wales Office
(10 debate contributions)
(10 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
(3,794 words contributed)
(3,794 words contributed)
European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020
(1,350 words contributed)
(1,350 words contributed)
Space Industry Act 2018
(447 words contributed)
(447 words contributed)
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017
(55 words contributed)
(55 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord Lang of Monkton, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Lord Lang of Monkton has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Lang of Monkton has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Lord Lang of Monkton has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament