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, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (29 Nov 2022 to 17 Jan 2024)
• Member, Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill Committee (23 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2022)
• Member, Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill Committee ( 7 Sep 2022 to 18 Oct 2022)
• Member, International Trade Committee (13 Jul 2021 to 6 Feb 2023)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 28 Nov 2011)
• Member, North West Regional Select Committee ( 3 Mar 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Home Affairs: Sub-Committee on Race Relations & Immigration (15 May 1985 to 5 May 1987)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee (18 Apr 1985 to 5 May 1987)
• Member, Social Services Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 18 Apr 1985)