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, House of Lords Offices Committee (23 Dec 2000 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Member, Privileges Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987)
• Member, Sound Broadcasting Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987)