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, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) ( 2 Dec 2004 to 18 Sep 2015)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee ( 2 Dec 2004 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) (24 Nov 2004 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, Draft Gambling Bill (Joint Committee) ( 9 Sep 2003 to 22 Jul 2004)
• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (26 Nov 2002 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (30 Oct 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Chair, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (28 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Chair, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (28 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Health and Social Care Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 21 Jul 1997)