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, Committees on Arms Export Controls (18 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (18 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (18 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 5 Nov 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (16 Jul 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (23 May 2011 to 5 Nov 2012)