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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 15 October 2013

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Currently held offices

• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Land Use in England Committee (19 Jan 2022 to 28 Nov 2022)
• Member, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee ( 1 Jul 2019 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Middle Level Bill Committee ( 4 Jun 2018 to 12 Jul 2018)
• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (12 Oct 2017 to 9 Mar 2025)
• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (28 Oct 2016 to 12 Oct 2017)
• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) (17 May 2016 to 28 Oct 2016)
• Member, EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 11 Dec 2015)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, Personal Service Companies Committee (12 Nov 2013 to 31 Mar 2014)

Recent appearances

• Apprenticeships: Entry Requirements - Question 10 Mar 2025

  My Lords, every young person is good at something. Finding that is not always easy. The required level in maths and English for entry to FE and apprenticeships acts as a barrier to Gypsy and Traveller young people. Does the Minister agree that it would be more effective to open up technical and vocational training schemes to these young people, without the need for relevant levels in maths...

• Beaver: Reintroduction in England - Question 27 Feb 2025

  On Tuesday, I visited the South Downs National Park, which has introduced a pair of beavers. Their introduction can have benefits for other animals. They are large animals that are not aggressive to other species such as the mink, but they appear to act as a deterrent for the mink. Where water voles have been reintroduced alongside beavers, volunteers have noticed the benefit that the number...

• Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] - Commons Amendments: Motion on Amendment 3 5 Feb 2025

  My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing these amendments, which were inserted by the Government in the other place. Amendments 4 and 8 introduce the requirement for all water companies to have a social tariff for those consumers who are unable to pay their water bills due to their circumstances. Some water companies already have a social tariff in place but others do not. I welcome...

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