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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1999

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Other offices held in the past

• Member, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee ( 4 Jun 2020 to 13 Jun 2020)
• Member, Political Polling and Digital Media Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 20 Mar 2018)
• Member, Constitution Committee (19 Jan 2011 to 1 May 2012)
• Member, Information Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2009 to 14 May 2014)

Recent appearances

• Health: Obesity - Question 7 Jan 2025

  My Lords, does the Minister agree that one of the major problems with tackling obesity in the UK is that we are second only to the United States in our consumption of ultra-processed foods? While the steps she announced are welcome, do we not need further measures, such as providing free, healthy, nutritious school meals as an alternative to the unhealthy fast food shops close to many schools?

• Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Political Parties: Finance 7 Jan 2025

  To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of banning unincorporated associations from donating to political parties in order to increase the level of transparency concerning their funding.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Political Parties: Finance 7 Jan 2025

  To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to use their powers under section 109 of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 to require donors to political parties to certify the original sources of donated funds, and whether they consider that this may help to address concerns about potential foreign funding influencing elections in the UK.

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