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, Lord Speaker's Advisory Panel on Works of Art (25 Jan 2017 to 23 Oct 2019)
• Member, Works of Art Committee (Lords) (12 Jun 2014 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Member, Works of Art Committee (Lords) ( 7 Jun 2005 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Member, Draft Gambling Bill (Joint Committee) ( 9 Sep 2003 to 22 Jul 2004)
• Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2002 to 20 Nov 2003)
• Member, Refreshment Sub Committee (23 Nov 1999 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Member, Works of Art Committee (Lords) (17 Dec 1998 to 11 Nov 1999)
• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (22 Nov 1995 to 19 Nov 1998)
• Member, Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords) (28 Nov 1994 to 30 Nov 2000)
• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee ( 6 Dec 1988 to 22 Oct 1991)
• Member, Overseas Trade Committee (15 Nov 1984 to 6 Nov 1986)