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, Liaison Committee (Lords) (25 May 2016 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, EU Justice Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 12 May 2016)
• Member, EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection (21 May 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, EU Sub Committee C - External Affairs (17 May 2012 to 21 May 2013)
• Member, European Union Committee (16 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (23 Jun 2010 to 1 May 2012)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee F - Home Affairs (22 Jun 2010 to 16 May 2012)
• Member, Intergovernmental Organisations Committee ( 4 Feb 2008 to 7 Jul 2008)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee (23 Apr 2007 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Member, Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) (22 Jul 2004 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee B - Internal Market ( 8 Dec 2003 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Member, Committee On Animals In Scientific Procedures (28 Jun 2001 to 16 Jul 2002)
• Member, Select Committee on Broadcasting (11 Nov 1991 to 8 Nov 1995)