Lord Anderson of Swansea

Lord Anderson of Swansea's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Anderson of Swansea. His name is Donald Anderson, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

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

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Anderson of Swansea
28 June 2005 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Labour
31 March 1966 - Present

Committee memberships

International Agreements Committee
31 January 2024 - Present
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Previous

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Representations

Swansea East [1997 - 2010]
Elected 2 times
1 May 1997 - 5 May 2005
Commons
Swansea East [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Swansea East [1974 - 1983]
Elected 2 times
10 October 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Monmouth [1950 - 1974]
Elected 1 time
31 March 1966 - 18 June 1970
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Elections contested

Monmouth
18 June 1970
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House membership

Commons
Donald Anderson
10 October 1974 - 5 May 2005
Commons
Donald Anderson
31 March 1966 - 18 June 1970

Opposition posts

Shadow Solicitor General
HM Official Opposition
1 January 1994 - 1 January 1996
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Defence, Disarmament and Arms Control)
HM Official Opposition
1 January 1993 - 1 January 1994
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Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
HM Official Opposition
1 January 1983 - 1 January 1992
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Committee memberships

Welsh Affairs Committee
Chair
20 November 1981 - 13 May 1983
Commons
Welsh Affairs Committee
14 December 1979 - 9 June 1983
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Liaison Committee (Commons)
14 July 1997 - 11 July 2005
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Liaison Committee (Commons)
8 December 1981 - 9 June 1983
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Home Affairs Committee
26 October 1992 - 23 February 1994
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Chair
16 July 1997 - 12 July 2005
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Draft Bribery Bill (Joint Committee)
11 May 2009 - 16 July 2009
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EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection
17 May 2012 - 30 March 2015
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EU Justice Sub-Committee
27 June 2017 - 23 April 2020
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EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee
23 April 2020 - 31 March 2021
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International Relations and Defence Committee
28 January 2021 - 31 January 2024
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