Lord Hamilton of Epsom
Conservative - Life peer
Joined House of Lords: 17th June 2005
Sir Archie Hamilton was elected as an MP between 1978 and 2001. He served as Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) between 1988 and 1993
2 APPG Memberships
Modern Conflict, Poland1 Former APPG Officer Position
BridgeDivision Voting information
Lord Hamilton of Epsom voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Conservative Aye votes vs 35 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 45
Lord Hamilton of Epsom voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 33 Conservative Aye votes vs 39 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 129
Lord Hamilton of Epsom voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 41 Conservative Aye votes vs 100 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 267
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
(18 debate interactions)
(17 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(55 debate contributions)
(22 debate contributions)
(8 debate contributions)
(7 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(10,929 words contributed)
(2,890 words contributed)
(2,487 words contributed)
(946 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord Hamilton of Epsom, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Lord Hamilton of Epsom has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Hamilton of Epsom has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 3 Written Questions
(View all written questions)Headcount (HC) and full-time equivalent (FTE) Civil Service employment numbers are published quarterly in arrears each with a reference date as at 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December by Office for National Statistics (ONS) as part of their Public Sector Employment Statistics release.
Data are available as at 30 June 2024 and show that overall Civil Service employment stood at 546,265 (HC) and 513,200 (FTE).
Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)
Headcount (HC) and full-time equivalent (FTE) Civil Service employment numbers are published quarterly in arrears each with a reference date as at 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December by Office for National Statistics (ONS) as part of their Public Sector Employment Statistics release.
Between 30 June 2024 and 31 March 2026 overall Civil Service employment increased by 11,370 (HC) and 10,435 (FTE).
Data for 30 June 2026 is due for publication by ONS on 15 September 2026.
Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)
Headcount (HC) and full-time equivalent (FTE) Civil Service employment numbers are published quarterly in arrears by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) as part of their Public Sector Employment Statistics release.
The Latest data available, from the release on 31 March 2026, shows that overall Civil Service employment stands at 557,635 (HC) and 523,635 (FTE).
The Data from 30 June 2026 is due for publication by ONS on 15 September 2026.
Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)