Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 16 October 2001

Previously MP for Brecon and Radnorshire until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 15 September 2010 — Died

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire, 1997-2001 and for Brecon and Radnor, 1985-1992. Liberal Party spokesman on agriculture, 1985-87; Alliance spokesman on the countryside and on agriculture in Wales, and on Wales, 1987; Leader Welsh Liberal Democrats and party spokesman on Wales, 1988-92 and 1997-2001. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 4 July 1985 — unknown

Also represented Brecon and Radnorshire; Brecon and Radnor

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Other offices held in the past

• Spokesperson for Wales ( 8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Spokesperson in the Lords (Agriculture), Environment, Food & Rural Affairs ( 1 Jun 2005 to 10 Jan 2007)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (22 Feb 2005 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Welsh Affairs (22 Feb 2005 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Shadow Minister (Agriculture), Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (26 Jan 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill Committee (5 out of 5)