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, Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee (12 Jun 2018 to 6 Sep 2018)
• Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (12 Jun 2014 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Member, Environment Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 26 Oct 1992)
• Member, Members' Interests Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 16 Mar 1992)
• Member, Expenditure Committee ( 1 Nov 1978 to 4 Apr 1979)
• Member, Expenditure: Trade & Industry Sub-Committee ( 1 Nov 1978 to 24 Nov 1978)