The Earl of Shrewsbury

The Earl of Shrewsbury's full title is The Earl of Shrewsbury DL. His name is Charles Henry John Benedict Crofton Chetwynd Chetwynd-Talbot, and he was excluded from the House of Lords on 29 April 2026 pursuant to section 1 of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of The Earl of Shrewsbury, including posts and roles held.

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Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
15 November 2023 - 29 April 2026
Non-affiliated
20 October 2022 - 14 November 2023
Conservative
12 October 1999 - 19 October 2022
Crossbench
16 February 1981 - 11 October 1999

House membership

Lords
The Earl of Shrewsbury
16 February 1981 - 29 April 2026

Committee memberships

Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee)
11 July 2003 - 28 November 2003
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Works of Art Committee (Lords)
25 November 2009 - 29 January 2014
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Services Committee
1 September 2016 - 12 June 2018
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Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
13 September 2016 - 9 November 2016
Lords