Lord Burns

Crossbench Peer

UK Parliament Profile

Committees

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Some committees focus on checking the government’s decisions and spending, while others investigate specific topics and proposed legislation.

Lord Burns is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Economic Affairs Committee

The Economic Affairs Committee is a House of Lords permanent investigative committee charged with considering economic affairs.

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Chair, Lord Speaker's committee on the size of the House

The Lord Speaker's committee was established to explore methods by which the size of the House can be reduced, commensurate with its current role and functions.

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Chair, Lord Speaker's committee on the size of the House

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Member, Industry and Regulators Committee (14 Apr 2021 to 31 Jan 2024)
  • Member, Economic Affairs Committee (25 May 2016 to 28 Jan 2021)
  • Chair, Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding Committee (28 Jan 2016 to 29 Feb 2016)
  • Chair, Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding Committee (28 Jan 2016 to 29 Feb 2016)
  • Member, Economic Affairs Committee (28 Jun 2001 to 20 Nov 2003)
  • Member, Financial Services and Markets (Joint Committee) ( 2 Mar 1999 to 11 Nov 1999)
  • Member, Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England ( 7 Dec 1998 to 11 May 2001)

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