He was one of fifteen peers elected by the whole house to be available to serve as deputy speakers and office holders.

However, in 1838 he was elected an Irish Representative Peer.

He was elected a Representative Peer in 1911.

In 1866 he was elected an Irish Representative Peer.

In 1945 he was elected a Scottish Representative Peer.

However, in March 1905 he was elected an Irish Representative Peer.

He was elected a Scottish Representative Peer in 1766.

In August 1914 he was elected an Irish Representative Peer.

In 1867 he was elected an Irish Representative Peer, which he remained until his death.

However, in 1891 he was elected an Irish Representative Peer, which he remained until his death.