Viscount Thurso

Viscount Thurso's full title is The Rt Hon. the Viscount Thurso. His name is John Archibald Thurso, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Viscount Thurso, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Viscount Thurso
20 April 2016 - Present

Party affiliation

Liberal Democrat
31 October 1995 - Present

Committee memberships

Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (Lords)
13 July 2023 - Present
Lords
Industry and Regulators Committee
31 January 2024 - Present
Lords

Previous

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Representations

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross [2005 - 2024]
Elected 2 times
5 May 2005 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross [1997 - 2005]
Elected 1 time
7 June 2001 - 5 May 2005
Commons

Elections contested

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
7 May 2015
Commons

House membership

Commons
John Thurso
7 June 2001 - 30 March 2015
Lords
Viscount Thurso
29 April 1995 - 11 November 1999

Opposition posts

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills)
Opposition Department
8 October 2008 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport)
Opposition Department
10 May 2003 - 10 May 2005
Commons
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland)
Opposition Department
1 July 2001 - 10 March 2006
Commons
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport)
Opposition Department
1 June 2001 - 1 June 2005
Liberal Democrat Whip
Opposition Department
1 June 2001 - 1 June 2002

Committee memberships

Administration Committee
12 July 2005 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Treasury Committee
24 April 2006 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Finance and Services Committee
Chair
27 July 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Finance and Services Committee
26 July 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Liaison Committee (Commons)
27 July 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee)
23 June 2011 - 26 March 2012
Commons
Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee)
16 July 2012 - 12 June 2013
Commons
Risk Assessment and Risk Planning Committee
15 October 2020 - 24 November 2021
Lords