Lord Hope of Craighead

Lord Hope of Craighead's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Hope of Craighead KT. His name is James Arthur David Hope, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Hope of Craighead, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Hope of Craighead
28 February 1995 - Present

Party affiliation

Crossbench
28 June 2013 - Present

Committee memberships

Autism Act 2009 Committee
30 January 2025 - Present
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Previous

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Party affiliation

Non-affiliated
1 October 2009 - 27 June 2013
Crossbench
28 February 1995 - 30 September 2009

Other posts

Convenor of the Crossbench Peers
28 September 2015 - 30 September 2019
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Committee memberships

European Union Committee
3 December 1998 - 11 May 2001
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Personal Service Companies
12 November 2013 - 31 March 2014
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Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
12 June 2014 - 9 May 2019
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Draft Protection of Charities Bill (Joint Committee)
Chair
11 November 2014 - 3 February 2015
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Draft Protection of Charities Bill (Joint Committee)
10 November 2014 - 3 February 2015
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House Committee (Lords)
12 October 2015 - 31 August 2016
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Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
12 October 2015 - 31 August 2016
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Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence
12 October 2015 - 30 September 2019
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
12 October 2015 - 3 October 2019
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Liaison Committee (Lords)
Chair
28 October 2015 - 28 October 2015
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Liaison Committee (Lords)
12 October 2015 - 3 October 2019
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Committee of Selection (Lords)
12 October 2015 - 3 October 2019
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House of Lords Commission
1 September 2016 - 3 October 2019
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Services Committee
1 September 2016 - 3 October 2019
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High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Select Committee (Lords)
Chair
5 March 2020 - 14 October 2020
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Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee
17 September 2020 - 31 December 2023
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Constitution Committee
28 January 2021 - 31 January 2024
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Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee
24 January 2024 - 28 March 2025
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Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee (Lords)
10 October 2024 - 15 January 2025
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