Lord McFall of Alcluith
Lord McFall of Alcluith's record in power, set out from official sources: the seats and posts Parliament records, statements and pledges set beside the official figures, and corrections made to the official record. This page lists them; it doesn't rate them.
Official corrections
Records in which Lord McFall of Alcluith corrected an answer or the Commons record, or which the UK Statistics Authority addressed to Lord McFall of Alcluith:
- Lord McFall of Alcluith corrected a written answer on House of Lords: Reviews
- Lord McFall of Alcluith corrected a written answer on Bullying and Harassment in the House of Lords Independent Inquiry
Career on the official record
Lord McFall of Alcluith's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord McFall of Alcluith. His name is John Francis McFall, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
The official record lists 2 seats or regions held: Dumbarton (11 June 1987 to 5 May 2005); West Dunbartonshire (5 May 2005 to 6 May 2010).
Lord McFall of Alcluith held 2 government posts recorded by UK Parliament, the longest being Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (28 July 1998 to 2 December 1999).
Party affiliations on record: Labour, Non-affiliated, Lord Speaker, Crossbench.
Government posts
| Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) | 28 July 1998 | 2 December 1999 |
| Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) Whips Office (Commons) | 8 May 1997 | 28 July 1998 |
Seats held
| Seat | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| West Dunbartonshire | 5 May 2005 | 6 May 2010 |
| Dumbarton | 11 June 1987 | 5 May 2005 |
Houses of Parliament
| House | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| House of Lords | 17 June 2010 | present |
| House of Commons | 11 June 1987 | 6 May 2010 |
Party
| Party | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Crossbench | 2 February 2026 | present |
| Lord Speaker | 1 May 2021 | 1 February 2026 |
| Non-affiliated | 1 September 2016 | 30 April 2021 |
| Labour | 11 June 1987 | 31 August 2016 |
Select and other committees
| Committee | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration and Renewal Client Board | 22 July 2024 | 3 February 2026 |
| Restoration and Renewal Client Board | 17 October 2022 | 30 May 2024 |
| House of Lords Commission | 13 May 2021 | 3 February 2026 |
| Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission | 23 September 2020 | 14 July 2021 |
| Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords) | 1 September 2016 | 29 April 2021 |
| Committee of Selection (Lords) | 1 September 2016 | 29 April 2021 |
| Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords) | 1 September 2016 | 29 April 2021 |
| Liaison Committee (Lords) | 1 September 2016 | 29 April 2021 |
| Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) | 1 September 2016 | 9 May 2019 |
| Procedure and Privileges Committee | 1 September 2016 | 29 April 2021 |
| Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence | 1 September 2016 | 30 April 2021 |
| House of Lords Commission | 1 September 2016 | 3 February 2026 |
| European Union Committee | 25 May 2016 | 31 August 2016 |
| EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee | 12 June 2015 | 31 August 2016 |
| Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee) | 17 July 2012 | 12 June 2013 |
| Economic Affairs Committee | 16 May 2012 | 30 March 2015 |
| Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) | 20 July 2011 | 13 December 2011 |
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | 5 November 2001 | 6 May 2010 |
| Treasury Committee | 16 July 2001 | 6 May 2010 |
| Public Administration Committee | 3 March 2000 | 5 March 2001 |
| Transport Committee | 27 April 1992 | 26 October 1992 |
| Defence Committee | 28 April 1988 | 16 March 1992 |
Other posts
| Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Speaker | 1 May 2021 | 1 February 2026 |
| Senior Deputy Speaker | 1 September 2016 | 30 April 2021 |
Check the record yourself
Source: Lord McFall of Alcluith: career, UK Parliament, UK Parliament Members API: biography, read 23 October 2026. Dates and titles are as UK Parliament records them.