Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 14 June 2005

Previously MP for Roxburgh and Berwickshire until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 2 September 2020

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, 1983-2005. Liberal Democrat convenor and spokesman on welfare, 1988-1992; on social security, 1992-1994 and from 1997-2001; on community care, 1994-1997; Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, 1992-1997. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Also represented Roxburgh and Berwickshire

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (12 Oct 2017 to 2 Sep 2020)
• Spokesperson for Work and Pensions ( 8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Work & Pensions (27 Jul 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Member, Court of Referees Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Chairman, Work and Pensions Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Liberal Democrat Chief Whip ( 1 Jan 1992 to 31 Dec 1997)