Lord Wallace of Tankerness

Lord Wallace of Tankerness has been a member of the House of Lords since 17 October 2007. They sit as Liberal Democrat. He previously sat in the Commons.

Activity

208 contributions · 208 active days · last 78 weeks

Career timeline

18 entries

Jun 1983 → Jun 2001Took seat in the House of Commons
Jun 1983 → May 1997Elected for Orkney and Shetland
Jun 1983 → Mar 1988Sat as Liberal
Dec 1985 → Mar 1992Joined Liaison Committee (Commons)
Jun 1987 → Mar 1992Joined Procedure Committee
Mar 1988 → Dec 2020Sat as Liberal Democrat
May 1997 → Jun 2001Elected for Orkney and Shetland
Oct 2007 → Jan 2026Introduced to the House of Lords
Dec 2008 → Apr 2010Joined Constitution Committee
Oct 2013 → Oct 2016Joined Committee of Selection (Lords)
Oct 2013 → Oct 2016Joined Liaison Committee (Lords)
Oct 2013 → Oct 2016Joined Procedure and Privileges Committee
Jul 2015 → Apr 2017Joined Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee)
Sept 2016 → Oct 2016Joined House of Lords Commission
Jun 2018 → Apr 2021Joined Constitution Committee
Jan 2021 → Oct 2022Sat as Non-affiliated
Oct 2022 → Jan 2026Sat as Liberal Democrat
Jan 2026 → Jan 2026Joined Human Rights (Joint Committee)

Past committees

Liaison Committee (Commons)Dec 1985 → Mar 1992
Procedure CommitteeJun 1987 → Mar 1992
Constitution CommitteeDec 2008 → Apr 2010
Committee of Selection (Lords)Oct 2013 → Oct 2016
Liaison Committee (Lords)Oct 2013 → Oct 2016
Procedure and Privileges CommitteeOct 2013 → Oct 2016
Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee)Jul 2015 → Apr 2017
House of Lords CommissionSept 2016 → Oct 2016
Constitution CommitteeJun 2018 → Apr 2021
Human Rights (Joint Committee)Jan 2026 → Jan 2026