Lord Varley

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 30th May 1990

Left House: 29th July 2008 (Death)


Lord Varley is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Varley is not a member of any APPGs
Treasurer, Labour Party
1st Jul 1981 - 1st Jul 1983
Shadow Secretary of State
5th May 1979 - 9th Jun 1983
Secretary of State for Industry
10th Jun 1975 - 4th May 1979
Secretary of State for Energy
5th Mar 1974 - 9th Jun 1975
Shadow Secretary of State
1st Jul 1972 - 28th Feb 1974
Minister of State (Ministry of Technology)
10th Jan 1969 - 1st Jan 1970
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
29th Jul 1967 - 30th Nov 1968


Division Voting information

Lord Varley has voted in 35 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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Lord Varley has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Varley has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Varley has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament