Lord Knight of Weymouth

Lord Knight of Weymouth's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Knight of Weymouth. His name is James Philip Knight, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Knight of Weymouth, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Knight of Weymouth
23 June 2010 - Present

Party affiliation

Labour
7 June 2001 - Present

Committee memberships

Communications and Digital Committee
31 January 2024 - Present
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Previous

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Representations

South Dorset [1997 - 2010]
Elected 2 times
7 June 2001 - 6 May 2010
Commons

Elections contested

South Dorset
6 May 2010
Commons
South Dorset
1 May 1997
Commons

Government posts

Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
9 June 2009 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (South West)
Regional Affairs
9 June 2009 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Minister of State (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (Schools and Learners)
Department for Children, Schools and Families
29 June 2007 - 9 June 2009
Commons
Minister of State (Education and Skills) (Schools and 14-19 Learners)
Department for Education and Skills
5 May 2006 - 28 June 2007
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Rural Affairs, Landscape and Biodiversity)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10 May 2005 - 5 May 2006
Commons

House membership

Commons
Jim Knight
7 June 2001 - 6 May 2010

Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
17 October 2011 - 18 July 2014
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Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
8 October 2010 - 5 September 2011
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Committee memberships

Defence Committee
16 July 2001 - 20 October 2003
Commons
Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee
17 May 2018 - 19 March 2019
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Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee
13 June 2019 - 16 June 2022
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National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee
15 October 2020 - 24 November 2021
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Draft Online Safety Bill (Joint Committee)
22 July 2021 - 30 May 2024
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Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee
31 January 2023 - 23 November 2023
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