Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Mackay of Clashfern, including posts and roles held.
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Party affiliation
Conservative
6 July 1979
- 22 July 2022
Government posts
Lord Chancellor
Lord Chancellor's Department
28 October 1987
- 3 May 1997
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House membership
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Lord Mackay of Clashfern
6 July 1979
- 22 July 2022
Committee memberships
Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
12 November 1985
- 15 May 1987
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
21 November 1985
- 11 November 1999
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House of Lords Offices Committee
21 November 1985
- 8 April 1997
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Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
23 November 1999
- 9 May 2019
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Committee on the Assisted Dying for the terminally ill Bill
30 November 2004
- 7 April 2005
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Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee)
9 May 2007
- 8 August 2007
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Draft Care and Support Bill (Joint Committee)
22 November 2012
- 6 March 2013
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