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, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (25 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 25 Nov 2013)
• Member, Draft Marine Bill (Joint Committee) ( 8 May 2008 to 22 Jul 2008)
• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Draft Disability Discrimination Bill (Joint Committee) (15 Jan 2004 to 27 May 2004)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 17 Jul 2005)