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, International Development Committee ( 4 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committee of Selection (10 May 2006 to 9 May 2013)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 26 Apr 2004)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) ( 7 Jun 2001 to 19 Jul 2001)