The Earl of Caithness

The Earl of Caithness's full title is The Rt Hon. the Earl of Caithness. His name is Malcolm Ian Sinclair, 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 Caithness, including posts and roles held.

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Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
2 December 1969 - 29 April 2026

Government posts

Minister of State (Transport) (Railways and Roads)
Department for Transport
14 April 1992 - 11 January 1994
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
Department for Transport
2 September 1985 - 10 September 1986
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House membership

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The Earl of Caithness
2 December 1969 - 29 April 2026

Committee memberships

Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
14 June 1979 - 31 October 1984
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
31 January 2023 - 27 January 2026
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
19 November 2002 - 18 November 2004
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
9 June 1997 - 18 November 2004
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
7 July 1987 - 22 October 1991
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House of Lords Offices Committee
5 June 1997 - 30 November 2000
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European Union Committee
12 June 2014 - 12 May 2016
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EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee
12 June 2015 - 12 May 2016
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Communications and Digital Committee
25 May 2016 - 27 April 2017
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Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee
29 June 2017 - 13 March 2018
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Rural Economy Committee
17 May 2018 - 26 March 2019
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Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee
13 June 2019 - 23 June 2020
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Food, Diet and Obesity Committee
24 January 2024 - 28 March 2025
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