Lord Denham

Conservative - Excepted Hereditary

Became Member: 9th December 1949

Left House: 26th April 2021 (Retired)


Lord Denham is not a member of any APPGs
Refreshment Committee (Lords)
2nd Dec 2004 - 8th Nov 2006
Procedure and Privileges Committee
19th Nov 2002 - 18th Nov 2004
Procedure and Privileges Committee
10th Dec 1998 - 11th May 2001
Committee of Selection (Lords)
15th Mar 1978 - 17th Oct 1996
Procedure and Privileges Committee
20th Nov 1975 - 3rd Nov 1994
Refreshment Sub Committee
15th Mar 1978 - 3rd Nov 1994
House of Lords Offices Committee
20th Nov 1975 - 3rd Nov 1994
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
15th Mar 1978 - 22nd Oct 1991
Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)
4th May 1979 - 31st May 1991


Division Voting information

Lord Denham has voted in 506 divisions, and 14 times against the majority of their Party.

9 Dec 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 147 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 205
19 Nov 2014 - Consumer Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Conservative Aye votes vs 110 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 171
28 Jul 2014 - Leader of the House of Lords - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Conservative Aye votes vs 22 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 29
7 Apr 2014 - Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 129 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 282 Noes - 184
28 Jan 2014 - Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 156 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 245 Noes - 245
8 Jan 2014 - Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 178
20 Mar 2013 - Growth and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 113 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 178
25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 128
9 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Conservative Aye votes vs 111 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 136 Noes - 195
19 Jan 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative Aye votes vs 74 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 122
29 Oct 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative No votes vs 3 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 56 Noes - 74
29 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Conservative Aye votes vs 21 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 39 Noes - 202
28 Mar 2007 - Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007 - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Conservative No votes vs 29 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 120
6 Nov 2006 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Denham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 4 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 63 Noes - 165
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Turnbull (Crossbench)
(1 debate interactions)
Lord Broers (Crossbench)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Denham has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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


Lord Denham has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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


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