Lord Watts

Lord Watts is a Labour Life peer who has sat under this title in the Lords since 3 December 2015. His full title is The Lord Watts, and his given name is David Leonard Watts. Prior to joining the Lords, he sat in the Commons as an MP, and was first elected in 1997.

Parliamentary career

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

Current

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Party affiliation

Labour
1 May 1997 - Present

Committee memberships

Gambling Industry Committee
13 June 2019 - Present
Lords
EU International Agreements Sub-Committee
23 April 2020 - Present
Lords

Previous

Shows previous posts, roles and other relevant information.

Representations

St Helens North
Elected 4 times
1 May 1997 - 30 March 2015
Commons

Government posts

Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
HM Treasury
10 May 2005 - 6 May 2010
Commons

House membership

Commons
Mr Dave Watts
1 May 1997 - 30 March 2015

Opposition posts

Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
12 May 2010 - 1 June 2010
Commons

Committee memberships

Committees on Arms Export Controls
12 July 2010 - 2 July 2012
Commons
Committees on Arms Export Controls
12 July 2010 - 2 July 2012
Commons
Committees on Arms Export Controls
12 July 2010 - 2 July 2012
Commons
Foreign Affairs Committee
12 July 2010 - 18 June 2012
Commons
Administration Committee
26 July 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee
26 May 2016 - 23 April 2020
Lords