The Lord Leong CBE
Labour
Member of the House of Lords
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Lord Leong's full title is The Lord Leong CBE. His name is Sonny Leong, 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
8
8 meetings ·
0 hospitality ·
0 gifts ·
0 overseas trips
· 2024-10-01 → 2025-12-31
Recent meetings
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | Keidanren (Japanese Business Federation) | Hosted senior business leaders from Japan and gave a tour of the Palace of Westminster. As part of his role as a DBT whip, stepping in due to no Ministers available. | cabinet-office |
| 2025-09-25 | Small Business Britain | Spoke at Round table on Side Hustles & Growing Entrepreneurship in the UK | cabinet-office |
| 2025-02-11 | Lord Lansley, Robert Pocknell - CEO, N&M Consulting & Ana-Mariya Madzhurova - Fair Standards Alliance | Product Regulation and Metrology Bill discussion. | cabinet-office |
| 2025-01-15 | L Foster, Lesley Rudd - CEO Electrical Safety First, Wayne Mackay - Head of Policy and Public Affairs- Electrical Safety First, Charlie Pugsley - London Fire Brigade - Deputy Commissioner & Alison Trew - London Fire Brigade. Public Affairs Manager | Product Regulation and Metrology Bill discussion. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-11-14 | Which? | Meeting with Which? in relation to the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill - Engagement Meeting | cabinet-office |
| 2024-10-29 | Ravas Global | Meeting with Ravas Global in relation to the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill - Engagement Meeting | cabinet-office |
| 2024-10-29 | Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents | Meeting with Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in relation to the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill - Engagement Meeting | cabinet-office |
| 2024-10-24 | Office for Product Safety and Standards | Ministerial visit to Office for Product Safety and Standards laboratory with Minister Madders in realation to Product Regulation and Metrology Bill | cabinet-office |
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
5 Content(3.1%)
150 Not-Content(92.6%)
7 didn't vote(4.3%)
2026-06-09
Not-Content
13–66
Not-Content
2026-04-27
Not-Content
58–138
Not-Content
2026-04-23
Not-Content
152–207
Not-Content
2026-04-13
Not-Content
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
Not-Content
2026-04-13
Not-Content
69–332
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2026-03-26
Not-Content
115–197
Not-Content
2026-03-26
Not-Content
64–140
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2026-03-25
Not-Content
95–137
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2026-03-24
Not-Content
70–132
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2026-03-12
Not-Content
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Teller
26–134
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
Content
2026-02-04
Not-Content
62–295
Not-Content
2026-01-12
Not-Content
201–169
Content
2026-01-05
Not-Content
131–127
Content
2026-01-05
Not-Content
194–130
Content
2026-01-05
Not-Content
168–178
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2026-01-05
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210–131
Content
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 25
2026-06-18
Steel Tariffs
My Lords, we have to recognise how important steel is to thousands of workers and families and the wider supply chain. Our objective is to secure a viable long-term future for steel-making in the United Kingdom. Maintaining domestic steel capability is e
2026-06-18
Steel Tariffs
I say to the noble Lord that the steel sector is a very important part of our industrial strategy. That is why the Government are taking steps to protect the steel industry. It is not just another commodity; it underpins everything we do, including in th
2026-06-18
Steel Tariffs
I always agree with my noble friend. We have listened carefully to downstream steel users and designed these measures to balance manufacturers’ needs with the imperative to protect domestic steel production. Imports will continue to play an important rol
2026-06-18
Steel Tariffs
First, I thank the noble Lord for all his work when he was a Minister in having conversations with the Indian Government. We should be celebrating and we should all be delighted that the landmark UK-India trade deal will now finally take effect from 15 J
2026-06-18
Steel Tariffs
My Lords, I will address the noble Lord’s first point. Following extensive engagement with downstream importers, we have introduced a transitional arrangement, as the noble Lord knows, so that the new tariff will not apply to goods contracted before 14 M
2026-06-18
Steel Tariffs
My Lords, I thank the noble Lord for that question. While calls for delay are totally understandable, our existing steel safeguard will expire and cannot be extended under WTO rules. Without replacement measures, the UK risks becoming a destination for
2026-06-18
Steel Tariffs
I do not know whether the noble Lord listened to the response that I gave to the noble Lord, Lord Fox. We have been engaging extensively with downstream importers. We have introduced transitional arrangements that I set out earlier for contracts made bef
2026-06-16
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions to this excellent, thoughtful and wide-ranging debate and for their very kind messages on my appointment. I was trying to count the number of questions asked, but I gave up at 45. I will try to re
2026-06-16
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
I will continue. In developing this legislation, we have drawn heavily on the framework established by the Banking Act 2009, adapting well-established precedents, rather than creating entirely new mechanisms. The principal transfer powers are subject to
2026-06-16
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
My Lords, steel is a historic British industry at the heart of our national story. For generations, steelworkers have forged not only steel but Britain’s prosperity. From Scunthorpe to Sheffield, from Port Talbot to Teesside, steel communities have power
2026-06-16
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
That the Bill be now read a second time.
Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh legislative consent sought.
My Lords, algorithms can amplify sensational or misleading content at speed and scale, often without any transparency or accountability, as the noble Lord said. That is why the Government, through the Protecting What Matters strategy, are exploring measu
Those who knowingly peddle misinformation and disinformation erode trust, poison public debate and undermine the very fabric of a decent democratic society. They are no friends of free speech or accountability. Deliberately spreading falsehood for politi
I am sure the noble Earl is very much aware of what the Government are doing. We have said that we will collate information and make a decision on banning social media. I am sure he will know that we are putting that in place, and further progress will b
Absolutely. Media literacy is essential for helping children, young adults and adults to identify, question and challenge misinformation online. My 19 year-old daughter and her friends are constantly online and, luckily for them, they really are now able
Local media plays a vital role in informing citizens, strengthening democratic accountability and fostering cohesive communities. We have provided funding of up to £12 million through our local media action plan, which aims to support a healthy and plura
The noble Lord raises a point that is close to my heart. We have to protect every community, not just the Black or Asian community or any other minority community. Misinformation is the sharing of false information without the intent to cause harm, where
My Lords, my noble friend raises an important point. The Online Safety Act captures disinformation intended to disrupt elections when it constitutes an electoral offence, including foreign interference, incitement of violence against candidates and false
My Lords, the Government recognise the harmful impact of misinformation and the vital role of trusted local journalism in upholding democratic accountability. We continue to monitor emerging evidence, including the Social Market Foundation’s report. The
2026-06-09
Commercial Payments Bill [HL]
That the Bill be now read a second time.
Northern Ireland and Scottish legislative consent sought.
2026-06-09
Commercial Payments Bill [HL]
That the bill be committed to a Grand Committee, and that it be an instruction to the Grand Committee that they consider the bill in the following order: Clauses 1 to 9, Schedule 1, Clauses 10 to 17, Schedule 2, Clauses 18 and 19, Schedule 3, Clauses
2026-06-09
Commercial Payments Bill [HL]
My Lords, I thank all noble Lords—especially the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, who stepped in for the noble Lord, Lord Fox—for an informed, thoughtful and constructive debate and for their kind words about my opening speech. The quality of today’s debate
2026-06-09
Commercial Payments Bill [HL]
My Lords, at the outset I acknowledge the work of the previous Conservative Government in establishing the Office of the Small Business Commissioner under the Enterprise Act 2016, and in introducing the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Reg
2026-06-03
Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice
We will hear from Labour, then the Cross Benches.
2026-06-03
Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice
We will hear from the noble Baroness, Lady Hunt.
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 · 3 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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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Business and Trade
registered 2026-06-15
Category 3: Land and property
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Two residential properties in Malaysia
registered 2022-11-15 · amended 2025-04-05
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Residential property in London NW1 from which rental income is received (interest ceased 13 March 2026)
registered 2022-11-15 · amended 2026-06-05
Source: UK Parliament Members API (Lords register). Refreshed weekly.
Read the full
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for what each category covers and the disclosure thresholds.
Party history
2022-10-31 → present
Labour
current
Government posts
2026-06-12 → present
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
2024-07-11 → 2026-06-11
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Opposition posts
2023-02-21 → 2024-07-05
Opposition Whip (Lords)
2023-02-21 → 2024-07-05
Shadow Spokesperson (Business and Trade)
Committee memberships
2023-01-31 → 2023-06-12
Industry and Regulators Committee
2023-01-31 → 2023-07-12
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
Contact
Parliamentary office
contactholmember@parliament.uk
020 7219 5353 · House of Lords, London, SW1A 0PW
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APPGs (2026) · 0 active officership(s) · 5 historic
Not currently an officer of any active APPG. Was officer of 5 group(s) historically — those rotated off in later snapshots.
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)
1 bills
0 as lead sponsor
1 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2024-09-04 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.