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, Administration Committee ( 1 Jul 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
• Member, Committee of Selection (13 Oct 2010 to 9 May 2013)
• Member, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee ( 9 Mar 2009 to 13 Jul 2009)
• Member, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (15 Jan 2007 to 6 Nov 2007)
• Member, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (10 Jul 2003 to 28 Nov 2003)
• Member, Procedure Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 12 Jul 2005)
• Member, Administration Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 14 Jan 2002)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 12 Jul 2005)