Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 26 July 2010

Previously MP for Sheffield, Hallam until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Also represented Sheffield, Hallam

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Currently held offices

• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Health) (since 1 Jan 2023)
• Member, Fraud Act 2006 and Digital Fraud Committee (since 19 Jan 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Jun 2004)
• Member, Information Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson for the Cabinet Office, Cabinet Office (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (17 Nov 2003 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (10 Jul 2003 to 28 Nov 2003)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) ( 7 Jun 2001 to 5 May 2005)
• Member, Education & Employment Committee (13 Nov 2000 to 11 May 2001)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Education and Employment) ( 1 Jan 1999 to 7 Jun 2001)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (29 Apr 1998 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (14 Nov 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee (16 Jul 1997 to 8 Jun 1998)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Office) ( 1 May 1997 to 1 Jan 1999)