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) (11 Jul 2005 to 25 Jul 2007)
• Chair, Home Affairs Committee (15 Jul 2003 to 25 Jul 2007)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee (14 Jul 2003 to 28 Jun 2007)
• Member, Environment Committee (13 Dec 1993 to 27 Nov 1995)