Lord West of Spithead

Lord West of Spithead's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC. His name is Alan William John West, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord West of Spithead, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord West of Spithead
9 July 2007 - Present

Party affiliation

Labour
9 July 2007 - Present

Committee memberships

Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
16 December 2024 - Present
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Previous

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Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) (Security and Counter-terrorism)
Home Office
29 June 2007 - 6 May 2010

Committee memberships

National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
3 December 2015 - 27 April 2017
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National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
12 June 2014 - 30 March 2015
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Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
14 July 2020 - 30 May 2024
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