Profile

Former Non-affiliated Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 27 June 2005

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

Left the House of Lords on 19 February 2021

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

Party was Liberal Democrat until 29 Feb 2012; Independent Liberal Democrat until 30 Oct 2016

Also represented Richmond Park

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, HIV and AIDS Committee in the United Kingdom (20 Dec 2010 to 19 Jul 2011)
• Spokesperson for Health ( 8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Health (27 Jul 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Member, International Development Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 1 Nov 1999)