Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 29 June 2005

Previously MP for Cheltenham until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 7 November 2022

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented Cheltenham

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Select Committee (Lords) (30 Oct 2019 to 5 Nov 2019)
• Member, High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee (Lords) ( 5 May 2016 to 15 Dec 2016)
• Member, Crossrail Bill Committee (17 Jan 2008 to 26 Nov 2008)
• Member, Information Committee (Lords) ( 7 Jun 2005 to 12 Nov 2009)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (15 May 2002 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, International Development Committee ( 1 Nov 1999 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 15 May 2000)
• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (23 Oct 1996 to 21 Mar 1997)