The Earl of Courtown

The Earl of Courtown's full title is The Earl of Courtown. His name is Patrick Courtown, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

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

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Current

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House membership

Lords
The Earl of Courtown
11 June 2026 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
23 October 2002 - Present

Opposition post

Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
15 June 2026 - Present
Lords
Opposition Whip (Lords)
Whips Office (Lords)
15 June 2026 - Present
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Previous

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Parliamentary party affiliation

Non-affiliated
13 June 2001 - 22 October 2002
Conservative
24 July 1979 - 12 June 2001

Government posts

Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)
HM Household
17 July 2016 - 5 July 2024
Lords
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
14 May 2015 - 17 July 2016
Lords

House membership

Lords
The Earl of Courtown
24 July 1979 - 29 April 2026

Opposition posts

Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Lords)
Whips Office (Lords)
1 September 2024 - 29 April 2026
Lords

Committee memberships

Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
6 December 1999 - 11 May 2001
Lords
Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Bill [HL]
28 October 2013 - 16 December 2013
Lords
Digital Skills
12 June 2014 - 4 February 2015
Lords
Finance Committee (Lords)
1 September 2016 - 29 April 2026
Lords