Committees

In the UK Parliament, committees are groups of MPs or Peers who examine specific issues in more detail than can be done in debates.

Some committees focus on checking the government’s decisions and spending, while others investigate specific topics and proposed legislation.

Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (19 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 10 Jun 2010)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (25 Jul 1997 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Committee of Selection ( 7 May 1997 to 3 Dec 1998)