Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede

Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede's full title is The Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede. His name is Frederick Matthew Thomas Ponsonby, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede
19 April 2000 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Non-affiliated
29 April 2026 - Present

Other posts

Senior Deputy Speaker
13 May 2026 - Present
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Committee memberships

Committee of Selection (Lords)
Chair
13 May 2026 - Present
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Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
Chair
13 May 2026 - Present
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Liaison Committee (Lords)
Chair
13 May 2026 - Present
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
Chair
13 May 2026 - Present
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Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
Chair
13 May 2026 - Present
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House of Lords Commission
14 May 2026 - Present
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
14 May 2026 - Present
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Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
18 May 2026 - Present
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Previous

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Parliamentary party affiliation

Labour
10 June 1991 - 28 April 2026

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
Ministry of Justice
9 July 2024 - 6 September 2025
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Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
9 July 2024 - 6 September 2025
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Other posts

Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
3 March 2026 - 29 April 2026
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House membership

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Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede
10 June 1991 - 11 November 1999

Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
Home Office
18 May 2021 - 5 July 2024
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Shadow Spokesperson (Justice)
Ministry of Justice
15 April 2020 - 5 July 2024
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Committee memberships

Science and Technology Committee
8 December 1998 - 11 November 1999
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Constitution Committee
28 June 2001 - 7 November 2002
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Draft Domestic Abuse Bill (Joint Committee)
6 March 2019 - 14 June 2019
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Charities Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
22 July 2021 - 18 November 2021
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Ecclesiastical Committee
9 March 2023 - 30 May 2024
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Arbitration Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
24 January 2024 - 27 March 2024
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Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
18 November 2024 - 3 February 2025
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Malvern Hills Bill [HL] Committee
15 October 2025 - 22 April 2026
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Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee
27 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
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