The Baroness Scott of Bybrook OBE
Conservative
Member of the House of Lords
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Baroness Scott of Bybrook's full title is The Baroness Scott of Bybrook OBE. Her name is Jane Antoinette Scott, and she 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
104
101 meetings ·
2 hospitality ·
0 gifts ·
1 overseas trip
· 2022-10-01 → 2024-06-30
Recent meetings · latest 20 of 101
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 | Cllr Elizabeth Campbell | To visit the official opening of Kelso Cochrane House in North Kensington. | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-20 | Lord Bishop of Manchester | To discuss the leasehold bill | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-16 | The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission | To discuss the Grenfell Memorial | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-16 | Meeting with Aliya Azam Al Khoei Foundation and representatives from the RE Council of England and Wales | To discuss community issues related to the Bloom report and the Khan Review | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-15 | Peabody | To discuss findings of the Housing Ombudsmans investigation | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-09 | Bishop Martyn of Leicester | To discuss interfaith relations and social cohesion | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-08 | Difference for young people | To discuss young peacemakers and reconcilers | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-07 | UKHMF Reception with Ed Balls and Eric Pickles | To discuss the Holocaust Memorial | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-07 | Women's faith forum | To discuss lessons learned from the Women's Faith Forum | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-02 | Dame Sara Khan | To discuss the key findings from Dame Saras review | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-05-02 | Housing Ombudsman Ric Blakeway | To discuss findings of the Housing Ombudsmans investigations | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-29 | Grenfell Counsel Meeting | To discuss the Grenfell Inquiry | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-25 | Notting Dale ward Councillors Ahmad, Elnaghi and Simmons. | To discuss issues affecting residents living close to Grenfell Tower | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-25 | North West Integrated Care Board | To discuss health provisions for those impacted by the Grenfell tragedy | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-23 | UK Warehousing Association | To mark the 80th year since UK Warehousing Association's incorporation | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-23 | Hammersmith and Fulham Council | To discuss findings of the Housing Ombudsmans investigation | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-20 | Social Housing Quality Resident | To discuss social housing | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-18 | Church of England Birmingham | A discussion on church land and social housing | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-17 | Grenfell Inquiry Counsel Meeting | To discuss the Grenfell Inquiry | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
| 2024-04-17 | Humanists UK | A general discussion on faith matters | department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities |
Recent hospitality
| Date | Host | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | — | Nil Return | — |
| 2023-05-11 | — | Tickets and Hospitality box - Eurovision Song Contest | — |
Recent overseas travel
| Dates | Destination | Purpose | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| — |
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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
162 divisions
127 Content(78.4%)
6 Not-Content(3.7%)
29 didn't vote(17.9%)
2026-04-13
Not-Content
69–332
Not-Content
2026-03-25
Content
95–137
Not-Content
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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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
Not-Content
62–295
Not-Content
2026-01-12
Content
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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Not-Content
2026-01-05
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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
2026-06-01
Social Housing Bill [HL]
My Lords, I declare my interest as vice-president of the Local Government Association and of the National Association for Local Councils.
The Social Housing Bill attempts to address an important issue across many local authorities: namely, that we are
2026-06-01
Donations to Political Parties
My Lords, while the independent Rycroft review consulted political parties on political donations, the Government have singularly failed to do so. Why did Ministers fail to consult the Parliamentary Parties Panel on these measures?
2026-05-20
King’s Speech
My Lords, I declare my interest as the vice-president of the Local Government Association and vice-president of the National Association of Local Councils.
Housing appears to have taken a back seat in the Government’s agenda. For all the talk of 1.5 m
2026-05-18
Miscarriage Care
My Lords, given continued reports from women that they are discharged from services following miscarriage with little psychological support or follow-up care, what assessment have the Government made of whether current NHS pathways are meeting the commit
My Lords, I will start with Motion A. We have discussed brownfield prioritisation many times in this Chamber, and it is clear that we all agree that brownfield development should be prioritised. I am pleased that the Government have finally tabled an ame
My Lords, I beg leave to test the opinion of the House.
Leave out from “House” to the end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 123C to 123H and 123J to 123K in lieu.”
I beg leave to test the opinion of the House.
Leave out from “House” to the end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 89B and 89C to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reasons 89D and 89E.”
My Lords, I am pleased to see that the Government have conceded, first, to add rural affairs and coastal communities to the list of competences for mayors. I extend my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville, for pressing ahe
My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for bringing forward his Motion on the cabinet model. In doing so, he raises a question about how best local authorities should be governed and where the balance should lie between consistency and local dis
My Lords, I beg leave to test the opinion of the House.
Leave out from “House” to the end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reasons 85A and 86A, 97A to 116A, 120A, 121A and 123A.”
My Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House.
Leave out from “House” to the end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 37, do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment 37A, and do insist on its Amendment 91, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 91A.”
My Lords, I beg to move Motion C1 in my name. I wish to test the opinion of the House.
At end insert “, and do propose Amendments 87B and 87C in lieu—
My Lords, first, I give my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville, for bringing forward again her Motion A1 on the inclusion of rural affairs in the list of competences. I agree with every word she said, including about broa
2026-04-21
Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) (Revocation) Order 2026
Before the Minister sits down, can I ask about the £63 million? Has this already gone out to local authorities? If it has not, when will it go out?
2026-04-21
Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) (Revocation) Order 2026
My Lords, some time has passed since I tabled this regret Motion, and this House has debated this issue in considering the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. I am glad that the Government have responded to our concerns to make sure that w
2026-04-21
Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) (Revocation) Order 2026
That this House regrets the decision-making process that led to the need for the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) (Revocation) Order 2026 (SI 2026/142) and the indecision and lack of transparency surrounding the pro
2026-04-21
Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) (Revocation) Order 2026
My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this short debate and to the Minister for her response. However, I reject the premise of the blame game that the Government are seeking to play. The power, responsibility and ability to cancel
2026-04-16
Local Resilience Forums
My Lords, effective emergency response depends on clear lines of leadership and accountability. In the context of local government reorganisation and devolution, when will the Government clarify who will be ultimately responsible for the co-ordination, l
My Lords, I begin by thanking all noble Lords for their thoughtful and constructive engagement with this complex Bill, both in Committee and on Report. While there have been a wide range of concerns and differing proposed solutions, I think there has bee
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Register of Interests · 1 entries on file
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Nil
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No registrable interests
registered 2025-07-09
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Party history
2015-10-08 → present
Conservative
current
Government posts
2022-09-21 → 2024-07-05
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
2020-02-13 → 2022-09-20
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Opposition posts
2024-11-11 → present
Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
2024-09-01 → 2024-11-10
Opposition Whip (Lords)
Committee memberships
2017-06-29 → 2017-10-23
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee
2019-07-02 → 2020-02-13
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee
2019-10-03 → 2020-03-04
Communications and Digital Committee
Contact
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APPGs (2026) · 0 active officership(s)
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
Showing
20
of 20 tabled
18 answered(90.0%)
4
departments
2026-06-03
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Political Parties: Finance
Answered
2026-06-03
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Unemployment: Young People
Answered
2026-06-03
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Devolution: Young People
Answered
2026-05-14
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group
Answered
2026-05-14
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Windrush Day Grant Scheme: Muslim Council of Britain
Answered
2026-04-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
British Muslim Trust
Answered
2026-04-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Islamophobia: Public Appointments
Answered
2026-04-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government: Sanctions
Answered
2026-04-21
Home Office
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Consultation
Answered
2026-04-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Community Relations
Answered
2026-04-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Anti-muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group
Answered
2026-04-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Anti-muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group
Answered
2026-04-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Community Relations
Answered
2026-04-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Islamophobia
Answered
2026-01-12
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government Pension Scheme
Answered
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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)
6 bills
1 as lead sponsor
5 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2023-11-27 | |
| Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2023-03-29 | |
| Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 | Sponsored | Royal Assent | 2022-06-08 | |
| Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2022-05-11 | |
| Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Act 2020 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2020-01-08 | |
| Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Act 2017 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2016-06-29 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.