Lord Gardiner of Kimble

Lord Gardiner of Kimble's full title is The Lord Gardiner of Kimble. His name is John Eric Gardiner, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Gardiner of Kimble, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Gardiner of Kimble
23 June 2010 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
13 May 2026 - Present

Other posts

Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
1 June 2026 - Present
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Committee memberships

Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence
Chair
23 April 2025 - Present
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Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence
30 April 2021 - Present
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Previous

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Parliamentary party affiliation

Non-affiliated
11 May 2021 - 12 May 2026
Conservative
23 June 2010 - 10 May 2021

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
17 July 2016 - 10 May 2021
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Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)
HM Household
12 May 2015 - 17 July 2016
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Lords Spokesperson (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
9 January 2013 - 7 May 2015
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Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
6 September 2012 - 7 May 2015
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Other posts

Senior Deputy Speaker
11 May 2021 - 12 May 2026
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Committee memberships

HIV and AIDS Committee in the United Kingdom
20 December 2010 - 19 July 2011
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Joint Committee on Security
22 October 2013 - 30 March 2015
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Refreshment Committee (Lords)
11 June 2015 - 31 August 2016
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House of Lords Commission
13 May 2021 - 29 April 2026
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Committee of Selection (Lords)
Chair
13 May 2021 - 12 May 2026
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Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
Chair
13 May 2021 - 12 May 2026
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Liaison Committee (Lords)
Chair
13 May 2021 - 12 May 2026
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
Chair
13 May 2021 - 12 May 2026
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Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
Chair
13 May 2021 - 12 May 2026
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Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
30 June 2021 - 18 May 2026
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
22 July 2024 - 29 April 2026
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
17 October 2022 - 30 May 2024
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