Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 December 2015

Previously MP for Hazel Grove until 30 March 2015 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 29 April 2024

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Also represented Hazel Grove

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Communities and Local Government (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 5 May 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ( 5 May 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Shadow Secretary of State (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (10 Mar 2006 to 5 May 2006)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (10 Mar 2006 to 5 May 2006)
• Liberal Democrat Chief Whip (10 Jun 2001 to 10 Mar 2006)
• Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) (10 Jun 2001 to 10 Mar 2006)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Modern Slavery Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Serious Crime Bill Committee (5 out of 7)
• Local Government (Review of Decisions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Local Audit and AccountabilityBill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
• Localism Bill Committee (24 out of 24)
• Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (16 out of 18)
• Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Energy Bill Committee (9 out of 14)
• Sustainable and Secure Buildings Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (2 out of 3)