Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 20 April 2016

Previously MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

Also represented Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

• 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

• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 8 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills ( 8 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport) (10 May 2003 to 10 May 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Transport (10 May 2003 to 10 May 2005)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland) ( 1 Jul 2001 to 10 Mar 2006)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Scotland) ( 1 Jul 2001 to 10 Mar 2006)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) ( 1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2002)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) ( 1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Liberal Democrat Whip ( 1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2002)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) ( 1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Violent Crime Reduction Bill Committee (5 out of 7)
• Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (8 out of 21)
• Road Safety Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Traffic Management Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• School Transport Bill Committee (1 out of 4)