Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord McFall of Alcluith, including posts and roles held.
Current
Shows current posts, roles, party affiliation and other relevant information.
House membership
Party affiliation
Other posts
Lord Speaker
1 May 2021
- Present
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Committee memberships
Previous
Shows previous posts, roles and other relevant information.
Representations
West Dunbartonshire
Elected 1 time
5 May 2005
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Dumbarton
Elected 4 times
11 June 1987
- 5 May 2005
Commons
Party affiliation
Non-affiliated
1 September 2016
- 30 April 2021
Labour
11 June 1987
- 1 September 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
Senior Deputy Speaker
1 September 2016
- 30 April 2021
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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
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Economic Affairs Committee
16 May 2012
- 30 March 2015
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Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee)
17 July 2012
- 12 June 2013
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EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee
12 June 2015
- 31 August 2016
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European Union Committee
25 May 2016
- 31 August 2016
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Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016
- 29 April 2021
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Committee of Selection (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016
- 29 April 2021
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Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016
- 29 April 2021
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Liaison Committee (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016
- 29 April 2021
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Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
Chair
1 September 2016
- 5 November 2019
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
Chair
1 September 2016
- 29 April 2021
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Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
23 September 2020
- 14 July 2021
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