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Lord Bates

Member of the House of Lords (Conservative).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Conservative (7 July 2008 – now)

Roles

  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (15 June 2026 – now)
  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (21 April 2020 – 29 April 2021)
  • The Minister of State, Department for International Development (14 October 2016 – 23 April 2019)
  • The Minister of State, Home Department (12 May 2015 – 31 March 2016)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (6 August 2014 – 7 May 2015)
  • Lords Spokesperson (Department for Work and Pensions) (7 October 2013 – 6 August 2014)
  • Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (7 October 2013 – 6 August 2014)
  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (14 February 2013 – 7 October 2013)
  • Shadow Minister (3 July 2009 – 6 May 2010)
  • Deputy Chair, Conservative Party (1 January 2007 – 6 May 2010)
  • Paymaster General (HM Treasury) (16 December 1996 – 1 May 1997)
  • The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (1 January 1995 – 1 January 1996)
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (20 July 1994 – 1 January 1995)