Lord Ashton of Hyde

Lord Ashton of Hyde's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Ashton of Hyde. His name is Thomas Henry Ashton, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Ashton of Hyde, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Party affiliation

Other posts

Deputy Speaker (Lords)
16 April 2024 - Present
Lords
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
12 June 2023 - Present
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Previous

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Party affiliation

Conservative
25 July 2011 - 23 May 2024

Government posts

Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)
HM Household
26 July 2019 - 6 September 2022
Lords
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
3 July 2017 - 26 July 2019
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
17 July 2016 - 3 July 2017
Lords
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
15 July 2014 - 20 June 2017
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Other posts

Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
3 October 2019 - 20 October 2022
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Committee memberships