Baroness Burt of Solihull

Liberal Democrat Peer

@LorelyBurt UK Parliament Profile

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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 10 November 2015

Previously MP for Solihull until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

Also represented Solihull

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Topics of interest

  • Business
  • Innovation and Skills
  • Home Department
  • Treasury
  • Health
  • Communities and Local Government
  • Departments: Equal Opportunities
  • UK Trade and Investment
  • Departmental Procurement
  • Departmental Contracts
  • Shareholder Executive

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Draft Domestic Abuse Bill (Joint Committee) ( 6 Mar 2019 to 14 Jun 2019)
  • Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Equalities) (28 Oct 2016 to 12 Oct 2017)
  • Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) (10 Nov 2015 to 28 Oct 2016)
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) ( 4 Nov 2014 to 8 May 2015)
  • Member, Draft Voting Eligibility (Prisoners) Bill (Joint Committee) ( 4 Mar 2013 to 16 Dec 2013)
  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (20 Dec 2007 to 6 May 2010)
  • Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party (25 Oct 2007 to 1 Nov 2012)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) ( 3 Aug 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 3 Aug 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
  • Member, Regulatory Reform Committee ( 2 May 2006 to 6 May 2010)
  • Member, Treasury Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 24 Apr 2006)
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) (10 May 2005 to 3 Aug 2006)
  • Shadow Minister (Northern Ireland) (10 May 2005 to 3 Aug 2006)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (10 May 2005 to 3 Aug 2006)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Recent appearances

  • European Convention on Human Rights: Protocol 12 - Question 2 Jun 2025

    My Lords, we live in increasingly uncertain and divided times in so many parts of the world. Here in the UK, many people worry that populism, division and discrimination are on the rise. Signing up to Protocol 12 would make a big difference to all who fear discrimination and a reduction of our rights. Why, if the Government believe we are all equal—and I believe that they do—would the...
  • Sport England: Equality Act 2010 - Question 19 May 2025

    His Majesty’s Government have spoken about the clarity that the Supreme Court judgment has brought to these discussions. However, I am slightly confused about the snapshot provided by the EHRC, which we have just been discussing, and the impact that it has on grass-roots sport. Does the Minister understand the instruction that, if 26 men come together to play football, a trans man cannot...
  • Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Second Reading 1 May 2025

    My Lords, I declare my interest as vice-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group—I guess I am on my own today. Given the scope of the Bill and the number of speakers, I will restrict myself to issues of inclusion and community cohesion within our schools. I have twice introduced to the Chamber a Bill to repeal the legal imposition of collective worship in all publicly funded...

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