The Rt Hon. the Lord Hanson of Flint
Labour
Member of the House of Lords
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Lord Hanson of Flint's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Hanson of Flint. His name is David George Hanson, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Allowance claims · 2026
Daily attendance allowance
£5,565
15 days attended across 1 published month
Overnight / accommodation
£1,026
Travel claims
£419
Attendance £419
Postage / secretarial / family travel
£83
Total claimed
£7,093
Source: House of Lords Finance Office monthly publications, refreshed on the 5th of each month.
Lords votes · 2026
189 divisions
6 Content(3.2%)
173 Not-Content(91.5%)
10 didn't vote(5.3%)
2026-09-08
Not-Content
26–63
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2026-07-22
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64–95
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2026-07-21
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173–234
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2026-07-13
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41–118
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2026-07-13
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142–138
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2026-07-13
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158–239
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2026-06-09
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13–66
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2026-04-27
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58–138
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2026-04-23
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152–207
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2026-04-13
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27–89
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2026-04-13
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30–130
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2026-04-13
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46–117
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2026-04-13
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135–154
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2026-04-13
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65–173
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2026-04-13
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178–231
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2026-04-13
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69–332
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2026-03-26
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115–197
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2026-03-26
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64–140
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2026-03-25
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95–137
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2026-03-24
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70–132
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2026-03-24
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80–166
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2026-03-05
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193–143
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2026-03-05
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194–140
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2026-03-05
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198–139
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2026-03-05
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208–142
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2026-03-05
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214–142
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2026-02-04
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62–295
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2026-01-12
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201–169
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2026-01-05
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131–127
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2026-01-05
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194–130
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2026-01-05
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168–178
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2026-01-05
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210–131
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2026-01-05
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132–124
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Source: lordsvotes-api.parliament.uk. "Result" shows the headline
Content vs Not-Content tally (including tellers). The Lords doesn't
publish a "didn't vote" attendance roll like the Commons, so the
figure above conflates absence with abstention.
Recent Hansard contributions · latest 25
2026-09-16
US Diplomat: Removal
The United States embassy has confirmed that it has recalled a member of staff to the United States due to an investigation in the United States. The Metropolitan Police was notified on 25 August and remains in contact with US law enforcement. It is inap
2026-09-16
US Diplomat: Removal
With due respect to the noble Lord, the details of the reasons why the individual was recalled to the United States are still under discussion. The Metropolitan Police was informed that that there was a US investigation relating to indecent images of chi
2026-09-16
US Diplomat: Removal
With respect to the noble Baroness, I would not conflate the two cases; there are different issues at hand. As I have said, the United States has recalled the individual back to the United States, informed the Metropolitan Police, which is investigating
2026-09-16
US Diplomat: Removal
As I have said to the House already, the Metropolitan Police was informed by the US authorities on 25 August of a US investigation relating to indecent images of children. As a result of the investigation, a member of US embassy personnel who was at that
That the draft Order laid before the House on 30 June be approved.
Considered in Grand Committee on 2 September.
My Lords, the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026 was laid before the House on 30 June. This instrument makes a focused amendment to the mandatory licensing conditions for alcohol sale and supply in England and Wale
That the Grand Committee do consider the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026
Relevant document: 9th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
My Lords, one has to love the noble Lord. The opposition spokesman starts talking about the potential challenges in this policy, but I remind him that the consultation took place between January and March 2024, when the Government of which he was a suppo
I appreciate that. I cannot give the date when this will be implemented. The points the noble Baroness made around training and the need to prepare are valid. We do not have a commencement date yet. My understanding is that this order will go to the Hous
That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 July be approved.
Relevant document: 9th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special attention drawn to the instrument)
Let me first welcome the noble Baroness back to the Home Office, even if it is only a temporary glitch. Let me also, through her, pass on my thanks to the noble Lords, Lord Davies of Gower and Lord Cameron of Lochiel, for their broad support for the Bill
My Lords, I am grateful to the House for its consideration of this draft instrument, which will see three bodies designated: the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, and the GRU Volunteer Corps. I know that
That the Order laid before the House on 10 June be approved.
Relevant document: 6th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand Committee on 14 July.
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
It is important that we allow people to grieve and express their view on the death of Ann in whichever way they feel appropriate. I am not going to criticise anybody for laying flowers or a wreath at the site of Ann’s home. That is a matter for individu
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
The noble Lord speaks with great authority about the type of threat that many elected politicians and Members of this House may face, and I bow to his experience and knowledge. We keep this under review at all times; in fact, following the murder of Sir
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
I do not know what Ann Widdecombe would have wanted in relation to that, and I am not going to opine on it. I want to have a free and open debate on those matters, free from intimidation outside this House, and for people to be able to hold their views,
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
If the noble Baroness will allow, I will not give an opinion on that immediately. It is important that, through the Robert Buckland review, we look at the security issues for all elected parliamentarians and Members of this House. I say that simply becau
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
I am grateful to my noble friend and I agree with and wholeheartedly support his wish for the police to be allowed to get on with the investigation. I was just checking my phone because the police are in fact making a statement as we speak. I cannot upda
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
I am grateful to the noble Baroness for her personal tribute to and recollections of Ann Widdecombe. I cannot say I ever had a fruit salad with her and I cannot say I ever went for tea in No. 10 with Mrs Thatcher, but I understand the mood in which she h
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
I am grateful to the noble Lord for his comments. He will know that Operation Bridger was established and, since 2024, the Home Office has funded a full-time network of national official advisers across all territorial police forces in the UK to bolster
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
I am grateful to the noble Lord and, may I say, he is one of my favourite bleeding-heart liberals as well. But, that said, his point is vital. Essentially, this is about expressing our political differences in a way that understands our basic humanity. W
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
My Lords, I am grateful for the contributions from both the noble Lord, Lord True, and the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey. Everybody in this House knows that politics is about beliefs, about standing for things, and about making your views known. No one can
2026-07-14
Death of Ann Widdecombe
I am grateful to my noble friend; I do not disagree with any word she said. Increasingly, threats and views are delivered in an online way. That online way has increased the toxicity of the debate we have in the public forum. We need to ensure that we ex
2026-07-14
National Crime Agency: Reform Party Funding
Ultimately, who gets senior roles in government is a matter for the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister will make a judgment on that and, with due respect, I do not think he will be taking advice from the Conservative Front Bench on whom he appoints.
2026-07-14
National Crime Agency: Reform Party Funding
The department I am responsible for is about making sure that, through the National Crime Agency and policing, we catch those people who are committing offences under legislation. The framing of future legislation, which the noble Lord just mentioned, is
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Minister of State, Home Office
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Party history
1992-04-09 → present
Labour
current
Government posts
2024-07-09 → present
Minister of State (Home Office)
2009-06-05 → 2010-05-06
Minister of State (Home Office) (Crime and Policing)
2007-05-09 → 2009-06-05
Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)
2005-05-05 → 2007-04-05
Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)
1999-07-29 → 2001-06-07
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office)
1998-07-28 → 1999-07-29
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
Opposition posts
2015-09-18 → 2015-10-28
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
2011-10-07 → 2015-09-18
Shadow Minister (Home Affairs)
2010-10-08 → 2011-10-07
Shadow Minister (Treasury)
2010-05-12 → 2010-10-08
Shadow Minister (Home Affairs)
Committee memberships
1992-04-27 → 1996-01-15
Welsh Affairs Committee
2017-06-22 → 2019-11-06
Panel of Chairs
2015-10-14 → 2017-05-03
Panel of Chairs
2017-09-11 → 2019-11-06
Justice Committee
2015-10-26 → 2017-05-03
Justice Committee
2015-11-05 → 2016-02-11
Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee)
2016-10-20 → 2017-05-03
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Contact
Parliamentary office
hansond@parliament.uk
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APPGs (2026) · 0 active officership(s)
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
1 bills
0 as lead sponsor
1 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 | Supporter | Royal Assent | 2026-06-09 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. "Lead" sponsor is the
primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
members of either House who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
10 bills
5 as lead sponsor
5 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2026-06-09 | |
| Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2025-06-19 | |
| Crime and Policing Act 2026 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2025-02-25 | |
| Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2025-01-30 | |
| Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act | Supported | Royal Assent | 2024-09-12 | |
| House of Lords (Exclusion of Hereditary Peers) Bill | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2017-09-07 | |
| House of Lords (Exclusion of Hereditary Peers) Bill | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2016-12-20 | |
| House of Lords Reform (Exclusion of Hereditary Peers) Bill | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2016-04-26 | |
| UK Elected Representatives (Disclosure of Party Membership) Bill | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2013-03-26 | |
| Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 | Sponsored | Royal Assent | 2007-06-26 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.