Viscount Stansgate

Viscount Stansgate's full title is The Viscount Stansgate. His name is Stephen Michael Wedgwood Benn, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Viscount Stansgate, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Viscount Stansgate
3 June 2026 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Labour
15 July 2021 - Present

Committee memberships

Numeracy for Life Committee
8 June 2026 - Present
Lords
Lord Speaker's Advisory Panel on Works of Art
3 June 2026 - Present
Lords

Previous

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Other posts

Deputy Speaker (Lords)
16 April 2024 - 29 April 2026
Lords
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
15 November 2023 - 29 April 2026
Lords

House membership

Lords
Viscount Stansgate
15 July 2021 - 29 April 2026

Committee memberships

National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
5 September 2024 - 30 January 2025
Lords
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
19 January 2022 - 30 May 2024
Lords
Science and Technology Committee
27 April 2023 - 27 January 2026
Lords
Bishop's Stortford Cemetery Bill [HL]
8 June 2023 - 7 July 2023
Lords
Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
18 November 2024 - 3 February 2025
Lords
UK Engagement with Space Committee
30 January 2025 - 20 October 2025
Lords
Numeracy for Life Committee
27 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Lords