Lord Forsyth of Drumlean

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Forsyth of Drumlean. His name is Michael Bruce Forsyth, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
14 July 1999 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Lord Speaker
2 February 2026 - Present

Other posts

Lord Speaker
2 February 2026 - Present
Lords

Committee memberships

House of Lords Commission
Chair
3 February 2026 - Present
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
3 February 2026 - Present
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Chair
3 February 2026 - Present
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Previous

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Representations

Stirling [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
9 June 1983 - 1 February 2026

Elections contested

Stirling
1 May 1997
Commons

Government posts

Secretary of State for Scottish Office
Scottish Office
5 July 1995 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Minister of State (Home Office)
Home Office
20 July 1994 - 5 July 1995
Commons
Minister of State (Department of Employment)
Department of Employment
14 April 1992 - 19 July 1994
Commons
Minister of State (Scottish Office)
Scottish Office
7 September 1990 - 13 April 1992
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office)
Scottish Office
13 June 1987 - 7 September 1990
Commons

House membership

Commons
Sir Michael Forsyth
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997

Committee memberships

Scottish Affairs Committee
9 June 1983 - 15 May 1987
Commons
Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England
6 March 2000 - 11 May 2001
Lords
House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee)
19 June 2002 - 5 May 2005
Lords
Barnett Formula Committee
10 December 2008 - 12 November 2009
Lords
Economic Affairs Committee
Chair
27 June 2017 - 19 January 2022
Lords
Economic Affairs Committee
8 June 2015 - 19 January 2022
Lords
Economic Affairs Committee
15 December 2008 - 15 May 2013
Lords
Soft Power Committee
16 May 2013 - 11 March 2014
Lords
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
25 June 2014 - 30 March 2015
Lords
Finance Bill Sub-Committee
Chair
4 September 2018 - 8 September 2020
Lords
Finance Bill Sub-Committee
8 December 2015 - 4 March 2016
Lords
Financial Services Regulation Committee
Chair
24 January 2024 - 27 January 2026
Lords