Lord McFall of Alcluith

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

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord McFall of Alcluith, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Lord McFall of Alcluith
17 June 2010 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Crossbench
2 February 2026 - Present

Previous

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Representations

West Dunbartonshire [2005 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
5 May 2005 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Dumbarton [1997 - 2005]
Elected 2 times
1 May 1997 - 5 May 2005
Commons
Dumbarton [1983 - 1997]
Elected 2 times
11 June 1987 - 1 May 1997
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Lord Speaker
1 May 2021 - 1 February 2026
Non-affiliated
1 September 2016 - 30 April 2021
Labour
11 June 1987 - 31 August 2016

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
Northern Ireland Office
28 July 1998 - 2 December 1999
Commons
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
HM Treasury
8 May 1997 - 28 July 1998
Commons

Other posts

Lord Speaker
1 May 2021 - 1 February 2026
Lords
Senior Deputy Speaker
1 September 2016 - 30 April 2021
Lords

House membership

Commons
John McFall
11 June 1987 - 6 May 2010

Committee memberships

Defence Committee
28 April 1988 - 16 March 1992
Commons
Transport Committee
27 April 1992 - 26 October 1992
Commons
Public Administration Committee
3 March 2000 - 5 March 2001
Commons
Treasury Committee
Chair
16 July 2001 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Liaison Committee (Commons)
5 November 2001 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee)
20 July 2011 - 13 December 2011
Lords
Economic Affairs Committee
16 May 2012 - 30 March 2015
Lords
Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee)
17 July 2012 - 12 June 2013
Lords
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee
12 June 2015 - 31 August 2016
Lords
European Union Committee
25 May 2016 - 31 August 2016
Lords
Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016 - 29 April 2021
Lords
Committee of Selection (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016 - 29 April 2021
Lords
Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016 - 29 April 2021
Lords
Liaison Committee (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016 - 29 April 2021
Lords
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016 - 9 May 2019
Lords
Procedure and Privileges Committee
Chair
1 September 2016 - 29 April 2021
Lords
Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence
Chair
1 September 2016 - 30 April 2021
Lords
House of Lords Commission
Chair
13 May 2021 - 3 February 2026
Lords
House of Lords Commission
1 September 2016 - 3 February 2026
Lords
Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
23 September 2020 - 14 July 2021
Lords
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Chair
22 July 2024 - 3 February 2026
Lords
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Chair
17 October 2022 - 30 May 2024
Lords