Lord Collins of Highbury
Labour - Life peer
Became Member: 20th January 2011
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(since July 2024)Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
(since July 2024)Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(since July 2024)2 APPG memberships (as of 30 May 2024)
Global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT+) Rights, Nutrition for Development6 Former APPG memberships
Brexpats Living in Continental Europe and European Expats in the UK, HIV and AIDS, Lawyers and Judges at Risk Globally, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights, Nutrition for Growth, Swimming
Opposition Whip (Lords)
17th Oct 2011 - 5th Jul 2024
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International Development)
2nd Sep 2020 - 5th Jul 2024
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
20th Oct 2021 - 5th Jul 2024
Shadow Spokesperson (Equalities and Women's Issues)
21st Feb 2023 - 5th Jul 2024
Restoration and Renewal Programme Board
22nd Feb 2023 - 30th May 2024
Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
21st Feb 2023 - 26th Oct 2023
Finance Committee (Lords)
1st Sep 2016 - 8th Nov 2021
Shadow Spokesperson (Equalities and Women's Issues)
15th Apr 2020 - 29th Sep 2020
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
18th Sep 2015 - 2nd Sep 2020
Shadow Spokesperson (International Development)
18th Mar 2013 - 2nd Sep 2020
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
6th Sep 2012 - 18th Mar 2013
Division Voting information
During the current Parliament,
Lord Collins of Highbury has voted in 0 divisions, and
never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Lord Collins of Highbury has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLords initiatives
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1 Bill introduced by Lord Collins of Highbury
A Bill to make provision about the status of, and privileges and immunities in connection with, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the International Committee of the Red Cross; and for connected purposes.
Next Event -
2nd Reading
Monday 29th July 2024
Monday 29th July 2024
Lord Collins of Highbury has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Lord Collins of Highbury has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament