Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 17 May 2000

Left the House of Lords on 23 May 2015 — retired

Positions held at time of appointment: Visiting Professor, College of Europe, Bruges (from Number 10 press release)

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Other offices held in the past

• Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees ( 2 Jun 2010 to 8 May 2012)
• Deputy Speaker (Lords) (18 Dec 2008 to 23 May 2015)
• Chief Whip (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Liberal Democrat Lords Chief Whip ( 8 Jun 2001 to 5 May 2005)