The Lord Gardiner of Kimble
Conservative
Member of the House of Lords
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Lord Gardiner of Kimble's full title is The Lord Gardiner of Kimble. His name is John Eric Gardiner, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Allowance claims · 2026
Data not yet released for 2026 — the Lords Finance Office publishes monthly CSVs ~6-8 weeks after month-end.
Ministerial activity
Records on file
149
140 meetings ·
3 hospitality ·
0 gifts ·
6 overseas trips
· 2014-04-01 → 2021-06-30
Recent meetings · latest 20 of 140
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-28 | — | To discuss vet medical supplies and progress on anti-microbial resistance work. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-04-22 | — | To discuss rural affair issues including farmer's mental health and update on the Government's work on rural proofing. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-04-21 | — | To discuss update on equine identification work. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-04-14 | — | Introductory meeting with new CEO and his aim for the stakeholder. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-04-01 | — | Interview to discuss publication of revised Countryside Code. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-03-26 | — | To discuss easing of lockdown restrictions. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-03-24 | — | To discuss plant health. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-03-23 | — | To discuss rural recovery, rural housing and designated landscapes. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-02-03 | — | To discuss garden centres. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-02-02 | — | A meeting for National Association of Local Councils (NALC's) Parliamentary engagement day. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-02-01 | — | Introductory meeting to discuss plant health and biosecurity. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-01-28 | — | To discuss equine passports. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-01-25 | — | To discuss rural broadband. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-01-20 | — | To discuss rural housing policy. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2021-01-20 | — | To discuss rural proofing and recovery. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2020-12-11 | — | Rural Impacts Stakeholder Forum. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2020-12-10 | — | To discuss the Gough Island Restoration Project. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2020-12-03 | — | To discuss Horticulture & COVID-19. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2020-11-04 | — | To discuss Food Supply. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2020-10-27 | — | To discuss Rural Broadband. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
Recent hospitality
| Date | Host | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-01 | — | Nil Return | — |
| 2018-10-01 | — | Nil Return | — |
| 2014-06-18 | — | Lunch | — |
Recent overseas travel
| Dates | Destination | Purpose | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| — |
Brussels, Belgium
Eurostar
|
To attend the Agrifish Council | — |
| — |
Brussels, Belgium
Eurostar
|
To negotiate fish stock allocations for the UK at the Agri-Fish Brussels EU Council | — |
| — |
Washington, USA
Scheduled flight
|
To Chair an International event on animal disease control | — |
| — |
Luxembourg
Flight
|
Environment Council | — |
| — |
Dublin
Flight
|
Co-Chairing of the British and Irish Council | — |
| — |
Brussels
Scheduled Train
|
EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council | — |
Source: gov.uk ministerial transparency returns. Coverage:
HM Treasury and DSIT. Published quarterly under the Ministerial
Code; refreshed monthly on the 7th.
Lords votes · 2026
176 divisions
11 Content(6.2%)
0 Not-Content(0.0%)
165 didn't vote(93.8%)
2026-07-21
Content
173–234
Not-Content
2026-07-13
Content
41–118
Not-Content
2026-07-13
Content
142–138
Content
2026-07-13
Content
158–239
Not-Content
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
2026-07-22
Tributes: Lord Laming
My Lords, Lord Laming fulfilled his role as Chairman of Committees with considerable distinction. He was dedicated to the service of your Lordships’ House, and indeed, as we have heard, his appointment steadied the ship. He would be a hard act to follow,
2026-07-21
Natural England: Gamebird Release Licensing
My Lords, to play in what the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, said, I think that what has broken down is trust; that is, trust on the part of so many in the rural communities in relation to what has appeared to be imposed upon them. I encourage the Minister, wi
2026-07-21
Bycatch Risk Prioritisation Framework
My Lords, I should perhaps declare an interest, as I took the then Fisheries Bill through your Lordships’ House. All that we have heard today very much chimes with what we heard when we had that consideration. I would like to ask the Minister what progr
2026-07-13
Clean Water Bill: Chalk Streams
In terms of our desire for clean water, can I ask that the Government work very closely with the champions of clean water—the fishing community, who are often the eyes and ears on early signs of pollution? It is important because, although we have the de
My Lords, I declare my farming interests. One should not be provoked by comments, but it is important that we feed the nation, and I am worried about this concern that, if you are a medium or large farmer, somehow you are the enemy. We need all farmers t
2026-06-29
Food Security
My Lords, it was your Lordships’ House that agreed that, instead of five years, as was in the Agriculture Bill, we should consider these matters every three years. It is very important for His Majesty’s Government to keep this under review, because we ar
2026-06-18
Livestock Grazing on Dartmoor National Park
My Lords, I ask the Minister to reflect on the importance of balance in the countryside between the interests of farming and conservation. One of the lessons I think we should take from this is that there has not been proper co-ordination of the impact o
2026-06-16
Environment Act 2021 Targets
Does the Minister agree that invasive non-native species have a very profound effect on not only the economy but our native ecosystem? Does she agree also that we should do more by way of research in dealing with this, and with the mobilisation of volunt
2026-06-16
Environment Act 2021 Targets
My Lords—
2026-06-03
Access to Nature Green Paper
My Lords, I declare my farming interests as declared in the register. Farming for food production and the environment is eminently compatible, but does the Minister agree that with rights come responsibilities, and with the importance of adherence to the
2026-06-01
Middle East: Economic Response
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, is taking part remotely. I invite him to speak.
2026-04-27
City of London (Markets) Bill
That this House do agree with the order made by the Commons set out in their message of 23 April; that the promoter of the City of London (Markets) Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in this Session on 22 January 2025, should have le
2026-04-24
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.
2026-04-24
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton, will be taking part remotely, and it has been agreed that she will be called as the third speaker in the debate on the amendment.
2026-04-23
Standing Orders (Public Business)
That the standing orders relating to public business be amended as follows: Delete Standing Orders 3 (Peers by descent not to be introduced), 9 (Hereditary peers: by-elections), 10 (Register of hereditary peers), 77 (Committees for peerage claims), 78
2026-04-23
Procedure and Privileges Committee
Mr Lords, those were two interesting comments. I would obviously also want to take this opportunity to thank the noble Lord, Lord Watson of Invergowrie, and his committee for undertaking a very key part of our committee work. I say to the noble Lord and
2026-04-23
Procedure and Privileges Committee
My Lords, the first part of the report proposes changes to Grand Committee sittings and to debates on delegated legislation in order to increase the House’s capacity to scrutinise legislation before it and to give Peers more certainty around timings.
2026-04-23
Procedure and Privileges Committee
That the Report from the Select Committee Changes relating to Grand Committee and delegated legislation debates; Procedural changes resulting from the coming into force of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026; Highlighting International Agre
2026-04-23
Malvern Hills Bill [HL]
Malvern Hills Bill [HL]
That this House resolves that the promoters of the Malvern Hills Bill [HL], which was originally introduced in this House on 22 January 2025, should have leave to suspend proceedings on the bill from the day on which the cur
2026-04-15
Victims and Courts Bill
My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.
2026-04-14
Standing Orders (Public Business)
That the standing orders relating to public business be amended as follows:
After Standing Order 21, insert:
“21ZA Resignation on behalf of peers who lack capacity to give or sign a notice of resignation
1. In implementation of section 1(5) o
2026-04-14
Procedure and Privileges Committee
My Lords, this report proposes a new Standing Order to implement Section 2 of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026, to allow another person to give or sign a notice of resignation from the House on behalf of a Member who lacks capacity to give
2026-04-14
Procedure and Privileges Committee
That the Report from the Select Committee Resignation: New Standing Order (6th Report, HL Paper 280) be agreed to.
2026-04-14
House of Lords Commission
My Lords, following Royal Assent of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, the remaining excepted hereditary Peers will leave the House at the end of the current Session. The report before the House today proposes that these hereditary Peers should
2026-04-14
House of Lords Commission
That the Report from the Select Committee Access rights for departing hereditary peers (5th Report, HL Paper 283) be agreed to.
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Register of Interests · 4 entries on file
Declarations under the Lords Code of Conduct. Free text — no monetary values, no hours worked. A declaration that an interest exists, not a claim about its size.
Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
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Sole Trader, CM Robarts & Son Hatchmead Farm
registered 2023-10-02 · amended 2025-04-05
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In receipt of salary and travel expenses as Senior Deputy Speaker (Chairman of Committees) of the House of Lords (interest ceased 12 May 2026)
registered 2021-05-11 · amended 2026-05-13
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (b)
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Diageo plc (drinks)
registered 2012-09-20 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 3: Land and property
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Farm and property at Kimble, Buckinghamshire
registered 2010-07-13 · amended 2025-04-05
Source: UK Parliament Members API (Lords register). Refreshed weekly.
Read the full
Lords Code of Conduct
for what each category covers and the disclosure thresholds.
Party history
2026-05-13 → present
Conservative
current
2021-05-11 → 2026-05-12
Non-affiliated
2010-06-23 → 2021-05-10
Conservative
Government posts
2016-07-17 → 2021-05-10
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
2015-05-12 → 2016-07-17
Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)
2013-01-09 → 2015-05-07
Lords Spokesperson (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
2012-09-06 → 2015-05-07
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Opposition posts
None recorded.
Committee memberships
2010-12-20 → 2011-07-19
HIV and AIDS Committee in the United Kingdom
2013-10-22 → 2015-03-30
Joint Committee on Security
2015-06-11 → 2016-08-31
Refreshment Committee (Lords)
2025-04-23 → present
Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence
Chair
+£18,305/yr
2021-04-30 → present
Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence
2021-05-13 → 2026-04-29
House of Lords Commission
2021-05-13 → 2026-05-12
Committee of Selection (Lords)
Chair
+£15,928/yr
2021-05-13 → 2026-05-12
Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
Chair
+£15,928/yr
2021-05-13 → 2026-05-12
Liaison Committee (Lords)
Chair
+£15,928/yr
2021-05-13 → 2026-05-12
Procedure and Privileges Committee
Chair
+£15,928/yr
2021-05-13 → 2026-05-12
Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
Chair
+£15,928/yr
2021-06-30 → 2026-05-18
Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
2024-07-22 → 2026-04-29
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
2022-10-17 → 2024-05-30
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Contact
Parliamentary office
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
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)
8 bills
3 as lead sponsor
5 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Act 2020 | Sponsored | Royal Assent | 2020-01-29 | |
| Agriculture Act 2020 | — | Supported | Royal Assent | 2020-01-16 |
| Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2020-01-09 | |
| Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2019-05-01 | |
| Kew Gardens (Leases) Act 2019 | Sponsored | Royal Assent | 2019-04-25 | |
| Ivory Act 2018 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2018-05-23 | |
| European Union (Approvals) Act | Sponsored | Royal Assent | 2013-07-16 | |
| Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act | Supported | Royal Assent | 2013-05-09 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.