Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 July 2010

Previously MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

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

Also represented Harrogate and Knaresborough

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Currently held offices

• Member, Public Services Committee (since 2 Feb 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (15 Oct 2020 to 24 Nov 2021)
• Chair, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (15 Oct 2020 to 24 Nov 2021)
• Member, Long-Term Sustainability of the NHS Committee (25 May 2016 to 5 Apr 2017)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (Lords) (27 Oct 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chairman, Commons Science and Technology Committee ( 7 Oct 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Chair, Commons Science and Technology Committee ( 1 Oct 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Chair, Commons Science and Technology Committee ( 1 Oct 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Chairman, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (18 Apr 2008 to 7 Oct 2009)
• Chair, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Sep 2009)
• Chair, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Sep 2009)
• Chairman, Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee ( 6 Feb 2008 to 18 Apr 2008)
• Member, Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee ( 7 Nov 2007 to 6 Feb 2008)
• Chairman, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) (18 May 2007 to 3 Jun 2008)
• Chair, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) (15 May 2007 to 8 Aug 2007)
• Chair, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) (15 May 2007 to 8 Aug 2007)
• Member, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) (14 May 2007 to 18 May 2007)
• Member, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) ( 2 May 2007 to 15 May 2007)
• Member, Liaison Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Chairman, Science and Technology Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 20 Aug 2008)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (20 Jul 2005 to 1 Nov 2005)
• Chair, Science and Technology Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Chair, Science and Technology Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (11 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Education & Skills (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Member, Education & Employment Committee (29 Mar 1999 to 13 Nov 2000)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 May 1997 to 5 May 2005)