Lord Whitty

Lord Whitty's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Whitty. His name is John Lawrence Whitty, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Experience

Find out about the experience of Lord Whitty outside of Parliament.

Non political

Environmental Protection UK
Hon President
2016 - 2021
Cofely (London)
Chair
2006 - 2011
GMWU
Research and Legal Officer
1973 - 1983
Trades Union Congress
Assistant Secretary
1970 - 1973
Ministry of Technology
Civil Servant
1965 - 1970

Political

Local Government Association
Vice President
2006 -
Labour Party
European Coordinator
1994 - 1997
Labour Party
General Secretary
1983 - 1994

Public life

Road Safety Foundation
Chairman
2014 - 2020
Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
Members
2014 - 2023
Chesshire Lehmann Fund
Chair
2009 - 2016
Environment Agency
Non-executive Director
2006 - 2012
National Consumer Council (later Consumer Focus)
Chair
2006 - 2012
OFWAT Board
Non-executive Director
2005 - 2006