Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 6 June 2006

Positions held at time of appointment: former Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon. (from Number 10 press release)

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Other offices held in the past

• Spokesperson for Communities and Local Government ( 8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Spokesperson in the Lords (Planning), Department for Communities and Local Government (27 Jul 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jul 2004 to 10 May 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) ( 1 Jul 2004 to 10 May 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) ( 1 May 1997 to 1 Jul 2004)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jul 2004)