Lord Bruce of Bennachie

Lord Bruce of Bennachie's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Bruce of Bennachie. His name is Malcolm Gray Bruce, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

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

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Lord Bruce of Bennachie
19 October 2015 - Present

Party affiliation

Liberal Democrat
2 March 1988 - Present

Opposition post

Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Scotland)
Opposition Department
28 October 2016 - Present
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Committee memberships

International Relations and Defence Committee
31 January 2024 - Present
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Previous

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Representations

Gordon [2005 - 2024]
Elected 2 times
5 May 2005 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Gordon [1997 - 2005]
Elected 2 times
1 May 1997 - 5 May 2005
Commons
Gordon [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons

Party affiliation

Liberal
9 June 1983 - 2 March 1988

Elections contested

West Aberdeenshire
3 May 1979
Commons
North Angus and Mearns
10 October 1974
Commons

Other posts

Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats
29 January 2014 - 30 March 2015
Commons

House membership

Commons
Sir Malcolm Bruce
9 June 1983 - 30 March 2015

Opposition posts

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
Opposition Department
29 August 2019 - 31 August 2020
Lords
Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
Department of Trade and Industry
1 June 2003 - 1 June 2005
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1 January 2001 - 1 January 2002
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury)
HM Treasury
1 January 1994 - 1 January 1999
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry)
Department of Trade and Industry
1 January 1992 - 1 January 1994
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Scotland)
Scotland Office
1 January 1990 - 1 January 1992
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1 January 1988 - 1 January 1989
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change)
Department of Energy and Climate Change
1 January 1988 - 1 January 1989
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry)
Department of Trade and Industry
1 January 1987 - 1 January 1988
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
1 January 1987 - 1 January 1987
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change)
Department of Energy and Climate Change
1 January 1985 - 1 January 1987
Commons

Committee memberships

Scottish Affairs Committee
9 June 1983 - 15 May 1987
Commons
Trade & Industry
26 October 1992 - 28 November 1994
Commons
Trade & Industry
17 June 1987 - 15 February 1990
Commons
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
27 April 1992 - 9 November 1992
Commons
Treasury Committee
15 November 1995 - 31 July 1998
Commons
Standards and Privileges
3 November 1999 - 11 May 2001
Commons
Liaison Committee (Commons)
11 July 2005 - 30 March 2015
Commons
International Development Committee
Chair
14 July 2005 - 30 March 2015
Commons
International Development Committee
12 July 2005 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Committees on Arms Export Controls
10 March 2008 - 30 March 2015
Commons
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
13 January 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee
27 June 2017 - 23 April 2020
Lords
EU Services Sub-Committee
23 April 2020 - 31 March 2021
Lords
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee
17 September 2020 - 31 December 2023
Lords
Environment and Climate Change Committee
31 January 2023 - 31 January 2024
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