Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 27 June 2005

Previously MP for Eastleigh until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 15 February 2022

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Eastleigh, 1994-2005. Liberal Democrat spokesman for employment, 1994-1995; on transport, 1995-1997, trade and industry, 1997-1999. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1994 — unknown

Also represented Eastleigh

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Draft Children (Contact) and Adoption Bill (Joint Committee) (10 Feb 2005 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jan 1999 to 5 May 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1999 to 5 May 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) ( 1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1999)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1999)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jan 1995 to 1 Jan 1997)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Transport) ( 1 Jan 1995 to 1 Jan 1997)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Employment) ( 9 Jun 1994 to 1 Jan 1995)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jan 1995)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Vehicles (Crime) Bill Committee (6 out of 10)