The Lord Carter of Coles
Labour
Member of the House of Lords
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Lord Carter of Coles's full title is The Lord Carter of Coles. His name is Patrick Robert Carter, 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.
Political donations made
Total donated (all years on record)
£50,000
1 donation across 1 distinct recipient
Matched donor name:
Lord Carter of Coles
| Date | Recipient | Type | EC Ref | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-20 | Labour Party · Central Party | Cash | C0010764 | £50,000 |
Showing the 1 most recent donations on record.
Source: Electoral Commission donations register
(search.electoralcommission.org.uk).
Match confidence: place-suffix.
Lords votes · 2026
162 divisions
3 Content(1.9%)
92 Not-Content(56.8%)
67 didn't vote(41.4%)
2026-06-09
Not-Content
13–66
Not-Content
2026-04-27
Not-Content
58–138
Not-Content
2026-04-13
Not-Content
30–130
Not-Content
2026-04-13
Not-Content
46–117
Not-Content
2026-04-13
Not-Content
135–154
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2026-04-13
Not-Content
65–173
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2026-04-13
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178–231
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2026-04-13
Not-Content
69–332
Not-Content
2026-03-24
Not-Content
80–166
Not-Content
2026-03-05
Not-Content
193–143
Content
2026-03-05
Not-Content
194–140
Content
2026-03-05
Not-Content
198–139
Content
2026-03-05
Not-Content
208–142
Content
2026-03-05
Not-Content
214–142
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2026-01-05
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131–127
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2026-01-05
Not-Content
194–130
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2026-01-05
Not-Content
168–178
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2026-01-05
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210–131
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2026-01-05
Not-Content
132–124
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 12
My Lords, I wonder whether noble Lords can remember their first time in the Chamber or in the other place. My own memory is that it was architecturally imposing, with unfamiliar rituals; it left me with a sense of awe and, frankly, a bit of anxiety on th
My Lords, it is a pleasure to serve on the committee that undertook this revelatory review, under the sure-footed guidance of our chair, the noble Baroness, Lady Morris of Yardley. I add my thanks to the support we had from the team and to the noble Lord
My Lords, I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Redesdale, for his dedicated—the size of the report indicates that—and skilled chairing of the committee. It was a pleasure to work on this, not least because it brought to fruition the lifetime’s work
2024-04-18
NHS: Long-term Sustainability
My Lords, it is a delight to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott. She certainly has a different view on things. I congratulate my noble friend Lady Ramsey of Wall Heath; she gave a tremendous maiden speech and brings great experience to this House, f
My Lords, it has been a harrowing privilege to serve on the committee that produced this report. Before moving on, I pay tribute to the highly consultative but steely chairing of this inquiry. It has been extremely well done, and we are all very grateful
2022-07-13
Restoration and Renewal
My Lords, I support the new mandate because clearly the existing arrangements are not working. In fact, they have been a shambles.
I have had a ringside seat as a member of the sponsorship board. I have watched with great interest as the board tried t
My Lords, first, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Best, on securing this debate. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Deighton, who covered many of the points so eloquently.
This is a good moment to review where we are and, more importan
2020-06-10
Agriculture Bill
My Lords, this is an important Bill and certainly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reform the funding of agriculture in this country. It is confirmed by the number of noble Lords speaking in the debate, which is in contrast to the occasion when one of
My Lords, it was a delight to be a member of the Select Committee on the Rural Economy. We are a diverse group, there were some strong views and we took evidence from a number of organisations which were similar. It was a very good process and it is grea
My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, who brings a sense of history to some of the challenges that we face. As the Leader of the House said, I was a member of the Joint Committee; I am also a member of the shadow sponsorship board.
I wa
My Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Patel, on his introduction and his excellent chairing of the committee that produced this really authoritative report. We should not be surprised that it is so authoritative when we look at its members: t
My Lords, it is a delight to follow the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, particularly given his comments on timing. As a member of the Joint Committee, I start by giving my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Stowell, for her very skilful co-chairing—it was not
Source: hansard.parliament.uk via hansard-api. Snippets shown
verbatim from the search API; click any debate title for the full record.
Register of Interests · 71 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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Adviser to the Board on healthcare for Evidia (www.evidiagroup.com) a radiology provider, which operates in the UK, Germany, Norway and Sweden, Knight 3 S.A.R.L
registered 2026-02-03
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Consultant to produce "National Report on Pathology Services across the UK", IBMS (Institute of BioMedical Science)
registered 2025-10-24
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Member, European Committee, APOG Topco Pty Ltd (healthcare)
registered 2025-03-05 · amended 2025-04-05
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Adviser on digitally enabled health and care transformation to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd (medical technology)
registered 2025-03-05 · amended 2025-04-05
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Director, Primary Group Holdings Ltd (parent of Primary Group Limited, Bermuda)
registered 2023-11-16 · amended 2025-04-05
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Consultant to the Board, Primary Group Limited and Primary Group (UK) Limited (insurance and reinsurance services)
registered 2023-07-18 · amended 2025-04-05
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Specialist Adviser to the Board, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (working with the Trust to assist leadership team in making the best choices they can to improve outcomes for patients and staff when making decisions and changes for future of organisation)
registered 2023-02-27 · amended 2025-04-05
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Adviser on healthcare practice, Bain & Company (business consulting)
registered 2022-11-29 · amended 2025-04-05
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Director, Glenholme Wrightcare Ltd (residential nursing care facilities)
registered 2021-12-10 · amended 2025-04-05
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Non-executive Director, The Freehold Corporation Ltd (property; real estate) (interest ceased 1 December 2025)
registered 2015-05-20 · amended 2026-05-19
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Director, Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd
registered 2015-03-25 · amended 2025-04-05
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Chair, Health Services Laboratories LLP
registered 2014-10-16 · amended 2025-04-05
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Director, JKHC Ltd (business services)
registered 2014-06-26 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (a)
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The Freehold Corporation Ltd (property; real estate)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Cafao Ltd (member's company for family office matters)
registered 2015-09-17 · amended 2025-04-07
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JKHC Ltd (business services)
registered 2010-04-28 · amended 2025-04-05
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The Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd (care and rehabilitation centres)
registered 2010-04-28 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (b)
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Shopify Inc (e-commerce)
registered 2026-05-19
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Nvidea Corp (technology)
registered 2026-05-19
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Concophillips (oil and gas)
registered 2026-05-19
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Citigroup Inc
registered 2026-05-19
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NatWest
registered 2026-02-11
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Safran SA (aircraft equipment)
registered 2025-10-24
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Parker Hannafin (motion and control technologies)
registered 2025-10-24
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Murphy USA Inc. (gasoline and convenience stores)
registered 2025-10-24
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Intuitive Surgical Inc
registered 2025-10-24
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Carlisle COS Inc (Building Envelope products)
registered 2025-10-24
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Broadcom Inc (technology)
registered 2025-10-24
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HCA Healthcare, Inc.
registered 2025-07-10
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AutoZone, Inc. (retailer of motorvehicle spares)
registered 2025-07-10
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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (human resources data management) (interest ceased 1 April 2026)
registered 2025-07-10 · amended 2026-05-20
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MercadoLibre Inc (e-commerce)
registered 2025-04-08
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (interest ceased 27 February 2026)
registered 2025-04-08 · amended 2026-05-20
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Ferguson Enterprises Inc (plumbing and heating parts distributor)
registered 2024-11-19 · amended 2025-04-05
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Waste Management Inc (waste management and environmental services company)
registered 2024-10-07 · amended 2025-04-05
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Brown & Brown Inc (insurance)
registered 2024-10-07 · amended 2025-04-05
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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (luxury goods)
registered 2024-03-28 · amended 2025-04-05
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Copart Inc (automobiles) (interest ceased 27 February 2026)
registered 2024-03-28 · amended 2026-05-20
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Linde plc (industrial gases and engineering)
registered 2023-06-23 · amended 2025-04-05
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CDW Corporation (provider of technology products and services for business, government and education) (interest ceased 15 June 2025)
registered 2023-02-27 · amended 2025-07-10
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd (railways)
registered 2022-11-29 · amended 2025-04-05
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London Stock Exchange Group plc (stock exchange and financial information company)
registered 2022-05-05 · amended 2025-04-05
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The Freehold Investment Corporation 2B Ltd (letting and operating of own or leased real estate)
registered 2021-12-10 · amended 2025-04-05
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The Freehold Investment Corporation 2A Ltd (letting and operating of own or leased real estate)
registered 2021-12-10 · amended 2025-04-05
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The Freehold Investment Corporation 1B Ltd (letting and operating of own or leased real estate)
registered 2021-12-10 · amended 2025-04-05
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The Freehold Investment Corporation 1A Ltd (letting and operating of own or leased real estate)
registered 2021-12-10 · amended 2025-04-05
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Topicus.com Inc (software)
registered 2021-05-07 · amended 2025-04-05
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Sherwin-Williams Company (paint and coating manufacturing)
registered 2021-05-07 · amended 2025-04-05
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (biotechnology)
registered 2020-09-25 · amended 2025-04-05
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ServiceNow Inc (technology)
registered 2019-09-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc (financial)
registered 2019-09-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Apple Inc (technology)
registered 2019-09-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Mettler Toledo (manufacturer of scales and analytical instruments)
registered 2019-02-13 · amended 2025-04-05
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Constellation Software Inc
registered 2019-02-13 · amended 2026-05-20
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UnitedHealth Group Inc (health) (interest ceased 27 February 2026)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2026-05-20
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Tencent Holdings Ltd (science and tech)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (science and tech)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Microsoft Corp (tech)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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L'Oreal SA (manufacturing and retail)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Intuit Inc (science and tech)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Halma plc (tech)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Meta Platforms Inc (media)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2026-02-03
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc (financial)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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ASML Holding NV (manufacturing)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Amphenol Corp (manufacturing)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Amazon.com Inc (retail)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Alphabet Inc (multinational conglomerate)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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AIA Group Ltd (insurance)
registered 2018-08-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Visa Inc (financial)
registered 2014-08-04 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 3: Land and property
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Villa in France
registered 2010-04-28 · amended 2025-04-05
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Farms, farmland, residential and tourist activities in Hertfordshire
registered 2010-04-28 · 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
2004-06-08 → present
Labour
current
Government posts
None recorded.
Opposition posts
None recorded.
Committee memberships
2010-06-22 → 2013-12-18
European Union Committee
2013-12-17 → 2018-09-11
Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (Lords)
2015-07-20 → 2017-04-27
Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee)
2018-05-17 → 2019-03-26
Rural Economy Committee
2019-07-02 → 2020-04-23
EU Internal Market Sub-Committee
2020-04-23 → 2021-03-31
EU Environment Sub-Committee
2023-01-31 → 2023-10-26
Horticultural Sector Committee
2023-01-31 → 2026-01-27
Public Services Committee
2026-01-27 → present
Finance Committee (Lords)
Contact
Parliamentary office
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APPGs (2026) · 1 active officership(s) · 2 historic
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Holiday Parks and Campsites
Subject Group
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Vice Chair | — | 4 | 2021-11-13 |
One row per active APPG. Funder names link out via the
/appgs Top secretariat funders panel — click any funder
there to open its full relationship graph. Officer matching is name-based against
the parliament.uk register text and may miss titled / hyphenated variants.
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)
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported on record.
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.