Viscount Ullswater

Viscount Ullswater's full title is The Rt Hon. the Viscount Ullswater LVO. His name is Nicholas James Christopher Lowther, and he has retired from the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

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

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Party affiliation

Conservative
28 March 2003 - 20 July 2022
Crossbench
19 July 1963 - 11 November 1999

Government posts

Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)
HM Household
16 September 1993 - 19 July 1994
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Other posts

Deputy Speaker (Lords)
29 November 2010 - 23 May 2020
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Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
2 June 2010 - 20 May 2021
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House membership

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Viscount Ullswater
28 March 2003 - 20 July 2022
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Viscount Ullswater
19 July 1963 - 11 November 1999

Committee memberships

EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee
12 June 2015 - 30 April 2019
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Able Marine Energy Park Development Consent Order 2014
Chair
30 June 2014 - 30 October 2014
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Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
12 June 2014 - 30 March 2015
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Liaison Committee (Lords)
2 June 2010 - 30 March 2015
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
25 November 2009 - 14 May 2014
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Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
7 June 2005 - 12 November 2009
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Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
17 December 2003 - 7 May 2005
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Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
10 October 1994 - 3 November 1994
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Committee of Selection (Lords)
10 October 1994 - 3 November 1994
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House of Lords Offices Committee
1 December 1993 - 5 November 1994
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Refreshment Sub Committee
1 December 1993 - 8 November 1995
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European Union Committee
29 November 1988 - 1 November 1990
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