Lord Hughes of Woodside

Lord Hughes of Woodside is deceased. His full title was The Lord Hughes of Woodside. His name was Robert Hughes.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Hughes of Woodside, including posts and roles held.

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Previous

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Representations

Party affiliation

Labour
18 June 1970 - 7 January 2022

Elections contested

North Angus and Mearns
8 October 1959
Commons

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office)
Scottish Office
11 March 1974 - 22 July 1975
Commons

House membership

Lords
Lord Hughes of Woodside
27 September 1997 - 7 January 2022
Commons
Robert Hughes
18 June 1970 - 1 May 1997

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
1 July 1985 - 1 July 1988
Commons

Committee memberships