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, EU Sub Committee B - Internal Market, Infrastructure and Employment (17 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee B - Internal Market, Energy and Transport (22 Jun 2010 to 16 May 2012)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee B - Internal Market (26 Nov 2003 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee B (13 Nov 2002 to 20 Nov 2003)
• Member, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (28 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (17 Jun 1987 to 16 Mar 1992)