Lord Dodds of Duncairn

Lord Dodds of Duncairn's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Dodds of Duncairn OBE. His name is Nigel Dodds, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Dodds of Duncairn, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Dodds of Duncairn
18 September 2020 - Present

Party affiliation

Democratic Unionist Party
7 June 2001 - Present

Committee memberships

Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee
30 January 2025 - Present
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Previous

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Representations

Belfast North [2010 - 2024]
Elected 3 times
6 May 2010 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Belfast North [1997 - 2010]
Elected 2 times
7 June 2001 - 6 May 2010
Commons

Elections contested

Belfast North
12 December 2019
Commons
East Antrim
9 April 1992
Commons

House membership

Commons
Nigel Dodds
7 June 2001 - 6 November 2019

Opposition posts

Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Brexit)
Opposition Department
1 July 2017 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Reform and Constitutional Issues)
Opposition Department
8 May 2015 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs)
Opposition Department
8 May 2015 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Justice)
Opposition Department
1 June 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
Opposition Department
1 June 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons
DUP Westminster Leader
Opposition Department
6 May 2010 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Without Portfolio)
Opposition Department
4 June 2008 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Justice)
Ministry of Justice
1 June 2007 - 1 June 2010
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
Opposition Department
1 June 2007 - 1 June 2010
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury)
HM Treasury
1 June 2005 - 1 June 2007
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
1 June 2005 - 1 June 2007
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
1 July 2001 - 1 June 2008
Commons

Committee memberships

Members' Allowances
9 February 2009 - 18 May 2009
Commons
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
9 November 2009 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
9 November 2009 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Windsor Framework Sub-Committee
14 April 2021 - 30 May 2024
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