Lord Sarwar

Labour - Glasgow Central

Joined House of Lords: 24th August 2026

Anas Sarwar was elected as an MP between 2010 and 2015. He served as Shadow Minister (International Development) between 2014 and 2015

Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade)

(since August 2026)

Lord Sarwar is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Sarwar is not a member of any APPGs
Shadow Minister (International Development)
5th Nov 2014 - 30th Mar 2015
International Development Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 18th Jun 2012
Committees on Arms Export Controls
12th Jul 2010 - 14th Jun 2012


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Sarwar has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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1 Bill introduced by Lord Sarwar


The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require certain companies engaged in oil or gas extraction, and other mining activities, to disclose the type and total amount of payments made to any national government, or any company wholly or partly owned by a national government; and for connected purposes

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Tuesday 1st March 2011

Lord Sarwar has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Sarwar has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament