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
Party affiliation
Other posts
Lord Speaker
1 May 2021
- Present
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Committee memberships
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
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
- 9 May 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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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Chair
17 October 2022
- 30 May 2024
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