The Lord Lyell of Markyate

The Lord Lyell of Markyate is deceased. His full title was The Rt Hon. the Lord Lyell of Markyate QC. His name was Nicholas Walter Lyell.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of The Lord Lyell of Markyate, including posts and roles held.

UK Parliamentary constituency boundaries have changed following a review in 2023. For more information read this insight from the House of Commons Library: ‘Boundary review 2023: Which seats will change in the UK?’

Previous

Shows previous posts, roles and other relevant information.

Representations

Party affiliation

Conservative
3 May 1979 - 30 August 2010

Elections contested

Lambeth Central
10 October 1974
Commons

Government posts

Attorney General (Law Officers)
Law Officers
10 April 1992 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Solicitor General (Law Officers)
Law Officers
15 June 1987 - 10 April 1992
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security)
Department of Health and Social Security
10 September 1986 - 13 June 1987
Commons

House membership

Lords
The Lord Lyell of Markyate
27 June 2005 - 30 August 2010
Commons
Sir Nicholas Lyell
3 May 1979 - 7 June 2001

Opposition posts

Shadow Attorney General
Attorney General's Office
11 June 1997 - 15 June 1999
Commons

Committee memberships