Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Roper, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Farnworth [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Farnworth [1950 - 1974]
Elected 1 time
18 June 1970
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Party affiliation
Liberal Democrat
9 May 2012
- 23 May 2015
Non-affiliated
3 December 2008
- 8 May 2012
Liberal Democrat
12 May 2000
- 2 December 2008
Social Democratic Party
2 March 1981
- 9 June 1983
Labour
18 June 1970
- 2 March 1981
Elections contested
Worsley
9 June 1983
Commons
High Peak
15 October 1964
Commons
Other posts
Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees
2 June 2010
- 8 May 2012
Lords
Deputy Speaker (Lords)
18 December 2008
- 23 May 2015
Lords
House membership
Lords
Lord Roper
12 May 2000
- 23 May 2015
Commons
John Roper
18 June 1970
- 9 June 1983
Opposition posts
Liberal Democrat Lords Chief Whip
Opposition Department
8 June 2001
- 5 May 2005
Lords
Committee memberships
Procedure Committee
20 November 1980
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Procedure and Privileges Committee
16 May 2013
- 23 May 2015
Lords
Procedure and Privileges Committee
13 December 2000
- 7 May 2005
Lords
Committee of Selection (Lords)
21 June 2001
- 7 May 2005
Lords
House of Lords Offices Committee
26 June 2001
- 7 November 2002
Lords
Liaison Committee (Lords)
28 June 2001
- 7 November 2002
Lords
Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee)
11 July 2003
- 28 November 2003
Lords
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
3 December 2003
- 7 May 2005
Lords
European Union Committee
Chair
3 December 2008
- 1 May 2012
Lords
European Union Committee
24 May 2005
- 1 May 2012
Lords
Economic Affairs Committee
6 June 2005
- 8 November 2006
Lords
Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
16 May 2012
- 23 May 2015
Lords