The Rt Hon. the Lord McFall of Alcluith
Crossbench
Member of the House of Lords
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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.
Allowance claims · 2026
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Lords votes · 2026
No Lords votes recorded for 2026.
Recent Hansard contributions · latest 25
2026-01-27
Death of a Member: Lord Flight
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Flight, on 24 January 2026. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends.
2026-01-13
Leave of Absence
My Lords, I am due to travel to the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth in New Delhi. Accordingly, I seek leave of absence from your Lordships’ House from tomorrow until I return next Monday 19 January.
2026-01-12
Election of Lord Speaker
My Lords, I have known and worked alongside the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, for many years, since we represented neighbouring constituencies in the House of Commons in the 1980s. Michael was Conservative MP for Stirling, on the east bank of Loch Lomond, wh
2026-01-05
Arrangement of Business
I wish all noble Lords a happy and, I hope, warm new year.
2025-12-18
Jobs Market: Wider Economic Implications
My Lords, I call on the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, who is participating remotely.
2025-12-18
Retirement of a Member: Baroness Ford
My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement, with effect from today, of the noble Baroness, Lady Ford, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I should like to thank her for her much-valued s
2025-12-11
Lord Speaker’s Statement
My Lords, before we come to the Statement, I should remind the House that noble Lords should not refer to any specific cases currently before the courts, and that they should exercise caution with respect to any specific cases that might subsequently com
2025-12-08
Conduct Committee
My Lords, under Standing Order 68, no debate is allowed on this Motion. I must therefore put the Question that this Motion be agreed to.
2025-12-08
Conduct Committee
My Lords, under Standing Order 68, no debate is allowed on this Motion. I must therefore now put the Questions that the Motions in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Kakkar, be agreed to.
2025-12-02
Retirement of a Member: Baroness Stern
My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement, with effect from 2 December, of the noble Baroness, Lady Stern, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I should like to thank the noble Baroness
2025-11-19
Ukraine: UK-USA Discussions
My Lords, the first Oral Question is from the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, who will be participating remotely.
2025-11-12
Death of a Member: Baroness Newlove
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, on 11 November. On behalf of the House I extend our condolences to the noble Baroness’s family and friends.
2025-11-03
London Boroughs: Financial Support
My Lords, I call the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, who is participating remotely.
2025-10-28
Retirement of a Member: Baroness Meacher
My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement with effect from 28 October of the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I thank the noble Baroness for her much-va
2025-10-23
Conduct Committee
My Lords, under Standing Order 68A, no debate is allowed on this Motion. I must therefore put the question.
2025-10-20
Leave of Absence
I thought that would get a laugh, so I sat down.
2025-10-20
Leave of Absence
My Lords, this week I am due to travel to Poland, at the invitation of the Marshal of the Polish Senate. Accordingly, I seek leave of absence from your Lordships’ House from tomorrow, Tuesday 21 October, until my return on Thursday 23 October.
2025-10-16
Lord Speaker’s Statement
My Lords, before Oral Questions, I have a short Statement to make.
I have served as Lord Speaker since the House was kind enough to place its trust in me in 2021. As you may be aware, the election for my successor to the post was due to take place in
2025-10-13
Jobs Market
My Lords, that concludes Oral Questions for today.
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, on 26 September. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends.
2025-09-16
Undocumented Migrants
My Lords, I call the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, who is participating remotely.
2025-09-12
Death of a Member: Lord Howarth of Newport
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Howarth of Newport, on Wednesday 10 September. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends.
2025-09-01
Retirements of Members
My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirements, with effect from 25 July, of the noble Baroness, Lady Bryan of Partick, and from 31 August, of the noble Lord, Lord Aberdare, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Boswell of Aynho, on 30 August. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends.
2025-09-01
Deaths of Members
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the deaths of the noble Lords, Lord Desai, on 29 July, Lord Sawyer, on 3 August, and Lord Paul, on 21 August. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lords’ families and friends.
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Register of Interests · 1 entries on file
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Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
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In receipt of salary and travel/secretarial expenses as Lord Speaker of the House of Lords (interest ceased 1 February 2026)
registered 2016-09-01 · amended 2026-02-02
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Party history
2026-02-02 → present
Crossbench
current
2021-05-01 → 2026-02-01
Lord Speaker
2016-09-01 → 2021-04-30
Non-affiliated
1987-06-11 → 2016-08-31
Labour
Government posts
1998-07-28 → 1999-12-02
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
1997-05-08 → 1998-07-28
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
Opposition posts
None recorded.
Committee memberships
1988-04-28 → 1992-03-16
Defence Committee
1992-04-27 → 1992-10-26
Transport Committee
2000-03-03 → 2001-03-05
Public Administration Committee
2001-07-16 → 2010-05-06
Treasury Committee
Chair
2001-11-05 → 2010-05-06
Liaison Committee (Commons)
2011-07-20 → 2011-12-13
Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee)
2012-05-16 → 2015-03-30
Economic Affairs Committee
2012-07-17 → 2013-06-12
Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee)
2015-06-12 → 2016-08-31
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee
2016-05-25 → 2016-08-31
European Union Committee
2016-09-01 → 2021-04-29
Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
Chair
+£15,025/yr
2016-09-01 → 2021-04-29
Committee of Selection (Lords)
Chair
+£15,025/yr
2016-09-01 → 2021-04-29
Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
Chair
+£15,025/yr
2016-09-01 → 2021-04-29
Liaison Committee (Lords)
Chair
+£15,025/yr
2016-09-01 → 2019-05-09
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
Chair
+£15,025/yr
2016-09-01 → 2021-04-29
Procedure and Privileges Committee
Chair
+£15,025/yr
2016-09-01 → 2021-04-30
Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence
Chair
+£15,025/yr
2021-05-13 → 2026-02-03
House of Lords Commission
Chair
+£15,928/yr
2016-09-01 → 2026-02-03
House of Lords Commission
2020-09-23 → 2021-07-14
Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
2024-07-22 → 2026-02-03
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Chair
+£17,806/yr
2022-10-17 → 2024-05-30
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Chair
+£16,422/yr
Contact
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
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Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
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