Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 15 June 2005

Previously MP for North Cornwall until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 28 October 2021

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Bodmin, 1974, North Cornwall, 1992-2005. Liberal Democrat spokesman on agriculture and rural affairs, 1992-1997; on transport, 1994-1995; on food, 1997-1999; Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, 1997-2001; Shadow Leader of the House of Commons, 1997-2005. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election

Also represented North Cornwall; Bodmin

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Social Media

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Constitutional and Political Reform) ( 1 Jun 2015 to 28 Oct 2021)
• Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Constitutional Affairs ( 4 Feb 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Constitutional Affairs and team leader for DEFRA (30 Jan 2009 to 4 Feb 2009)
• Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Constitutional Affairs (29 Jan 2009 to 30 Jan 2009)
• Spokesperson for Constitutional Affairs ( 8 Jan 2009 to 29 Jan 2009)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Ministry of Justice ( 6 Mar 2008 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Member, House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Shadow Leader of the House of Commons (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Inquiries Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)