Earl of Courtown
Conservative - Excepted Hereditary
Became Member: 24th July 1979
Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Lords)
(since September 2024)1 APPG membership (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Dog Advisory Welfare
Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)
17th Jul 2016 - 5th Jul 2024
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
14th May 2015 - 17th Jul 2016
Digital Skills
12th Jun 2014 - 4th Feb 2015
Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Bill [HL]
28th Oct 2013 - 16th Dec 2013
Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
6th Dec 1999 - 11th May 2001
Division Voting information
During the current Parliament,
Earl of Courtown has voted in 13 divisions, and
1 time against the majority of their Party.
View All Earl of Courtown Division Votes
4 Sep 2024 - Holocaust Memorial Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Courtown voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Conservative No votes vs 24 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 49 Noes - 99
Earl of Courtown voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Conservative No votes vs 24 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 49 Noes - 99
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
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(9 debate interactions)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(9 debate interactions)
Department Debates
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(5 debate contributions)
(5 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(3 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Ministry of Defence
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Crown Estate Bill [HL] 2024-26
(1,691 words contributed)
(1,691 words contributed)
Women, Peace and Security Bill [HL] 2024-26
(312 words contributed)
(312 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Earl of Courtown, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Earl of Courtown has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Earl of Courtown has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Earl of Courtown has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament