Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 10 January 2011

Previously MP for Richmond Park until 12 April 2010 — General election (stood again)

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

Also represented Richmond Park

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Currently held offices

• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (since 28 Jan 2021)
• Member, EU Goods Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)
• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy) (since 7 Sep 2015)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Internal Market Sub-Committee (29 Jan 2020 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee ( 4 Sep 2018 to 9 Feb 2022)
• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury) ( 1 Jun 2015 to 7 Sep 2015)
• Minister of State (Department for Transport) ( 7 Oct 2013 to 7 May 2015)
• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee ( 4 Dec 2012 to 5 Mar 2013)
• Member, Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee) (17 Jul 2012 to 12 Jun 2013)
• Member, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Committee (29 May 2012 to 28 Feb 2013)
• Member, Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill [HL] Committee ( 5 Sep 2011 to 1 Dec 2011)
• Cabinet Office (20 Dec 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) (20 Dec 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Member, Crossrail Bill Committee (15 Nov 2007 to 22 Nov 2007)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Transport ( 4 Jul 2007 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport) ( 1 Jul 2007 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (20 Dec 2006 to 1 Jul 2007)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Trade & Industry, Trade & Industry (19 Dec 2006 to 4 Jul 2007)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (International Development) ( 1 Jul 2006 to 20 Dec 2006)
• Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, International Development (21 Mar 2006 to 19 Dec 2006)
• Member, Treasury Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 26 Apr 2006)
• Member, Treasury Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 24 Apr 2006)
• Shadow Minister, Treasury ( 1 Jun 2005 to 21 Mar 2006)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) (10 May 2005 to 10 Mar 2006)