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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1999

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Currently held offices

• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (since 31 Oct 2024)
• Member, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (29 Oct 2019 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) ( 9 Jul 2015 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) ( 1 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Deputy Speaker in the Lords, Deputy spokesperson for Northern Ireland, Home Affairs spokesperson for police matters ( 6 Feb 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Deputy spokesperson for Northern Ireland, Home Affairs team member for police matters (30 Jan 2009 to 6 Feb 2009)
• Spokesperson for Northern Ireland, Spokesperson for the Home Office ( 8 Jan 2009 to 30 Jan 2009)
• Deputy Speaker (Lords) (18 Dec 2008 to 5 Mar 2018)
• Deputy Chairman of Committees ( 9 Dec 2008 to 5 Mar 2018)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Scottish and Northern Ireland Affairs ( 6 Mar 2008 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (15 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2012)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (15 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2012)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Northern Ireland Affairs ( 5 Jul 2007 to 6 Mar 2008)
• Spokesperson in the Lords (Police), Home Affairs ( 1 Jun 2005 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Whip ( 1 Jun 2005 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Northern Ireland Affairs (22 Feb 2005 to 4 Jul 2007)
• Other Whip (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee F - Home Affairs (26 Nov 2003 to 18 Nov 2004)
• Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2002 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (26 Jun 2001 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Member, Refreshment Sub Committee (26 Jun 2001 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Member, European Union Committee (12 Dec 2000 to 18 Nov 2004)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee F ( 8 Dec 1999 to 20 Nov 2003)

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Home Office: Visas: Ukraine 18 Feb 2025

  To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have considered automating the visa extension process for Ukrainians living in the UK whose visas are about to expire.

• Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - Second Reading 8 Jan 2025

  My Lords, I share the remarks made by a number of noble Lords about my late noble friend Baroness Randerson. I was her Whip. Her loss to us is incalculable. She was an exceptional politician and a great friend to us all. She will be greatly missed. Although the Bill does not specifically mention home-to-school transport, it does touch on a vital part of that provision: the transport needs of...

• Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill - Second Reading 7 Jan 2025

  My Lords, I too thank the Minister for introducing this Second Reading debate, and I speak to support the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, otherwise known as Martyn’s law. This is practical legislation that will empower communities to fight the ever-present threat of terrorism. Indeed, the need for this Bill and its contribution to the UK’s counterterrorism response cannot be...

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