Lord Foster of Bath, former MP

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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 5 November 2015

Previously MP for Bath until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented Bath

Member, Communications and Digital Committee (13 Oct 2021 to 31 Jan 2024)
Member, International Agreements Committee (30 Jun 2020 to 3 Nov 2021)
Member, Gambling Industry Committee (13 Jun 2019 to 16 Jun 2020)
Chair, Rural Economy Committee (17 May 2018 to 26 Mar 2019)
Chair, Rural Economy Committee (17 May 2018 to 26 Mar 2019)
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (28 Oct 2016 to 16 Jun 2017)
Member, Licensing Act 2003 Committee (14 Jun 2016 to 4 Apr 2017)
Comptroller (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons) ( 7 Oct 2013 to 8 May 2015)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ( 6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport ( 1 Jul 2003 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport ( 1 Jun 2002 to 1 Jun 2003)
Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Transport and the Regions) ( 1 Jun 1999 to 1 Jun 2001)
Member, Education & Employment Committee (15 Nov 1995 to 29 Mar 1999)
Member, Education Sub-committee (15 Nov 1995 to 29 Mar 1999)
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) ( 1 Jun 1995 to 1 Jun 1997)
Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 Jun 1992 to 1 Jun 1995)

Mobile Homes Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Sports Grounds Safety Authority Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Live Music Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Holocaust (Stolen Art) Restitution Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
London Olympics Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
National Lottery Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Gambling Bill Committee (2 out of 14)
Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Gambling Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Railways and Transport Safety Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
Homelessness Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Homes Bill Committee (12 out of 12)

BBC Sounds: Access from Abroad - Question 14 May 2025

My Lords, the concern that has been expressed about these proposals, which are partly driven by financial considerations, illustrates just how popular BBC content is right around the world, providing, as the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, said, real soft power. This means, for example, that BBC listeners are more likely to invest in the UK than non-BBC listeners. However, providing that content...
Written Answers — Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Gambling: Regulation 6 Mar 2025

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the transparency of the Gambling Commission’s enforcement actions, in the light of reports that operators have avoided formal regulatory action through secret settlements; and whether they will take steps to ensure public disclosure of these agreements.
Written Answers — Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Gambling: Regulation 6 Mar 2025

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the Gambling Commission’s "special measures" process in protecting consumers; and whether they have discussed with the Gambling Commission publishing data on the number of firms subject to such measures and the financial penalties involved.

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