The Rt Hon. the Baroness Hayman GBE
Crossbench
Life peer
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Baroness Hayman's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Hayman GBE. Her name is Helene Valerie Hayman, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Pay & earnings · 2026
MP base salary
£0
/ £93,904 annual
0 days served — year-to-date
· annual rate £93,904
Declared outside earnings
£0
0 registered interests published in 2026
Total (salary + chair + declared)
£0
Base salary: House of Commons Library SN02644 / IPSA. Earnings from Register of Interests (API), published during 2026.
Ministerial activity
Records on file
155
154 meetings ·
0 hospitality ·
0 gifts ·
1 overseas trip
· 2024-07-01 → 2026-06-30
Total overseas travel cost
£3,570
Recent meetings · latest 20 of 154
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Tibbets Group, Sean Woodcock MP | To discuss a plant health incident affecting imported goods and the measures required to manage associated biosecurity risks. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-30 | Baroness Twycross | To discuss the inclusion of trail hunting in DCSM's inventory of living heritage. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-30 | Andrew George MP, Ben Maguire MP, Cornwall Council, Noah Law MP, | To discuss coastal access, heritage considerations associated with the England Coast Path, and opportunities to improve access to nature. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-28 | Animal Aid | An introduction meeting to discuss Animal Aids work concerning wild animal welfare | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-25 | Lord Trees, Danny Chambers MP | To discuss proposals for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act and wider animal health policy issues. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-25 | Four Paws | To discuss animal welfare policy issues, including fur, method of production labelling and trophy hunting. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-23 | Nature Friendly Farming Network | To discuss nature recovery and animal welfare. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-23 | Katrina Godfrey | To discuss oversight arrangements for veterinary regulation and reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-22 | Patrick Vallance (Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation), Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (Minister for the Cabinet Office) | To discuss novel foods regulation and implications of the SPS Agreement for the sector. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-17 | British Veterinary Association | To discuss the Governments proposals for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act and the future regulation of the veterinary profession. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-16 | Family members affected by a fatal dog attack, Julia Buckley MP | Met with the mother of a victim of a fatal dog attack and her Member of Parliament to discuss dangerous dogs policy, responsible dog ownership and public safety. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-16 | Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons | Met with representatives of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to discuss proposals for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act and future veterinary regulation. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-10 | Lord Hart of Tenby | To discuss trail hunting and perspectives on options for addressing animal welfare concerns. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-10 | British Meat Processors Association | To discuss priorities for the meat processing sector and current trade and regulatory issues. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-10 | Karin Smyth MP | To discuss veterinary regulatory reform and oversight arrangements. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-10 | Humane World for Animals, British Fur Trade Association, International Fur Federation, Respect for Animals, A-Law | Baroness Hayman attended a stakeholder working group on animal welfare issues associated with the fur trade and the evidence informing future policy development. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-09 | Andrew Muir (Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland) | Catch up to discuss SPS arrangements, veterinary medicines, biosecurity and other matters relating to agriculture and the environment. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-04 | David Macmillan, Political Reporter, BBC | Baroness Hayman participated in a media interview to discuss Government policy on access to nature, green spaces and environmental improvement. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-02 | Melanie Verwoerd | To discuss animal welfare and conservation. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
| 2026-06-02 | Dr Giovanna Massei (Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control), Professor Steven Balmain | To discuss research into animal fertility control and its potential application in wildlife and pest management. | department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
Recent overseas travel
| Dates | Destination | Purpose | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-14 → 2025-05-19 |
Kathmandu; Nepal
Scheduled flight
|
Attended Global Dialogue Forum chaired by the Prime Minister of Nepal, to represent Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Minister. To discuss Climate Change , Mountains and the Future of Humanity. The aim of the visit was to demonstrate the UK Government's commitment to the global climate and nature agenda. | £3,570 |
Source: gov.uk ministerial transparency returns. Coverage:
HM Treasury and DSIT. Published quarterly under the Ministerial
Code; refreshed monthly on the 7th.
Constituencies represented
1974-10-10 → 1979-05-03
Welwyn and Hatfield
Party history
2011-09-05 → present
Crossbench
current
2006-07-05 → 2011-09-04
Non-affiliated
1996-01-02 → 2006-07-04
Labour
Government posts
1999-07-29 → 2001-06-09
Minister of State (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)
1998-07-28 → 1999-07-29
Minister (Department of Health)
1997-05-06 → 1998-07-28
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions)
Opposition posts
None recorded.
Committee memberships
2003-12-03 → 2006-11-08
Liaison Committee (Lords)
2004-11-30 → 2005-04-07
Committee on the Assisted Dying for the terminally ill Bill
2004-12-01 → 2006-11-08
Constitution Committee
2006-11-23 → 2011-09-05
House Committee (Lords)
2006-11-27 → 2011-09-05
Procedure and Privileges Committee
2025-12-18 → present
Retirement and Participation Committee
Chair additional salary only applies to specified select committees under Standing Order 122B. Regular members receive no additional pay.
Contact
Parliamentary office
haymanh@parliament.uk
020 7219 5083 · House of Lords, London, SW1A 0PW
020 7219 5083 · House of Lords, London, SW1A 0PW
APPGs (2026) · 0 active officership(s) · 1 historic
Not currently an officer of any active APPG. Was officer of 1 group(s) historically — those rotated off in later snapshots.
Commons votes · 2026
No Commons votes recorded for 2026.
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
MPs who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
4 bills
4 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onshore Wind Bill [HL] | Sponsored | 3rd reading | 2021-06-08 | |
| Contracts for Difference and Onshore Wind Bill [HL] | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2020-01-30 | |
| House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Act 2015 | Sponsored | Royal Assent | 2014-06-05 | |
| House of Lords Reform Bill [HL] | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2013-05-15 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.