Lord Clarke of Nottingham Portrait

Lord Clarke of Nottingham

Conservative - Rushcliffe

Became Member: 4th September 2020


Lord Clarke of Nottingham is not a member of any APPGs
2 Former APPG memberships
Electoral Campaigning Transparency, Extraordinary Rendition
Youth Unemployment Committee
28th Jan 2021 - 16th Nov 2021
Father of the House of Commons
26th Feb 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
6th Sep 2012 - 14th Jul 2014
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
12th May 2010 - 6th Sep 2012
Shadow Secretary of State
27th Jul 2009 - 6th May 2010
Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)
2nd Dec 2002 - 9th Nov 2009
Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)
14th Jan 2003 - 9th Nov 2009
Shadow Secretary of State (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
19th Jan 2009 - 27th Jul 2009
House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee)
19th Jun 2002 - 5th May 2005
Chancellor of the Exchequer
27th May 1993 - 1st May 1997
Home Secretary
10th Apr 1992 - 26th May 1993
Secretary of State for Education and Science
2nd Nov 1990 - 9th Apr 1992
Secretary of State for Health
25th Jul 1988 - 1st Nov 1990
Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry)
13th Jun 1987 - 24th Jul 1988
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
13th Jun 1987 - 24th Jul 1988
Secretary of State for Employment
2nd Sep 1985 - 13th Jun 1987
Paymaster General (HM Treasury)
2nd Sep 1985 - 12th Jun 1987
Minister of State (Department of Health)
5th Mar 1982 - 1st Sep 1985
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (Roads and Motoring)
1st May 1981 - 5th Mar 1982
Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Transport)
7th May 1979 - 5th Jan 1981
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry)
1st Jan 1976 - 1st Jan 1979
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
1st Jan 1974 - 1st Jan 1976
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
1st Jan 1974 - 1st Mar 1974
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
1st Jan 1972 - 1st Jan 1974


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Clarke of Nottingham has voted in 233 divisions, and 30 times against the majority of their Party.

9 Nov 2020 - United Kingdom Internal Market Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 44 Conservative No votes vs 147 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 433
9 Nov 2020 - United Kingdom Internal Market Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 38 Conservative No votes vs 134 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 407
20 Oct 2020 - United Kingdom Internal Market Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 39 Conservative Aye votes vs 158 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 395 Noes - 169
12 Oct 2021 - Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 141 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 150
12 Oct 2021 - Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 129
12 Oct 2021 - Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 131 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 135
21 Oct 2021 - Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 115 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 126 Noes - 116
3 Mar 2022 - Health and Care Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 115 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 145 Noes - 122
29 Mar 2022 - Building Safety Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 113 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 146 Noes - 114
26 Apr 2022 - Nationality and Borders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 203 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 219
27 Apr 2022 - Nationality and Borders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 199 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 157 Noes - 212
27 Apr 2022 - Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 194 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 202
17 May 2023 - Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 15 Conservative Aye votes vs 155 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 167
6 Jun 2023 - Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 172 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 190
6 Jun 2023 - Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 12 Conservative Aye votes vs 167 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 182
13 Jun 2023 - Public Order Act 1986 (Serious Disruption to the Life of the Community) Regulations 2023 - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 136 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 141
20 Jun 2023 - Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 166 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 241 Noes - 181
20 Jun 2023 - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 170 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 175
6 Sep 2023 - Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 151 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 129 Noes - 164
18 Oct 2023 - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 192 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 245 Noes - 204
18 Oct 2023 - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 197 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 245 Noes - 209
4 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 161 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 172
4 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 162 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 258 Noes - 171
4 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Conservative Aye votes vs 162 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 282 Noes - 180
4 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 157 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 167
4 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 160 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 260 Noes - 169
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 167 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 189
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 160 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 246 Noes - 171
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 203 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 226
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Clarke of Nottingham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 208 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 285 Noes - 230
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Debates during the 2019 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Lord Bellamy (Conservative)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
(10 debate interactions)
Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
(6 debate interactions)
Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative)
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
(4 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(10 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(9 debate contributions)
Scotland Office
(8 debate contributions)
View All Department Debates
View all Lord Clarke of Nottingham's debates

Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Clarke of Nottingham, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


3 Bills introduced by Lord Clarke of Nottingham

Introduced: 10th May 2012

This Bill received Royal Assent on 25th April 2013 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 28th May 2012

A bill to provide for oversight of the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service, the Government Communications Headquarters and other activities relating to intelligence or security matters; to provide for closed material procedure in relation to certain civil proceedings; to prevent the making of certain court orders for the disclosure of sensitive information; and for connected purposes.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 25th April 2013 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 21st June 2011

This Bill received Royal Assent on 1st May 2012 and was enacted into law.

1 Bill co-sponsored by Lord Clarke of Nottingham

Homelessness (End of Life Care) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Ed Davey (LD)


Lord Clarke of Nottingham has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament