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Lord Forsyth of Drumlean

Member of the House of Lords (Conservative).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Conservative (1 January 1999 – now)

Roles

  • Chair, House of Lords Commission (3 February 2026 – now)
  • Chair, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee (3 February 2026 – now)
  • Lord Speaker (2 February 2026 – now)
  • Chair, Financial Services Regulation Committee (24 January 2024 – 27 January 2026)
  • Chair, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (4 September 2018 – 8 September 2020)
  • Chair, Economic Affairs Committee (27 June 2017 – 19 January 2022)
  • Secretary of State for Scottish Office (5 July 1995 – 1 May 1997)
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (20 July 1994 – 5 July 1995)
  • Minister of State (Department of Employment) (14 April 1992 – 19 July 1994)
  • Minister of State (Scottish Office) (7 September 1990 – 13 April 1992)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) (13 June 1987 – 7 September 1990)