Profile

Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 14 July 2004

Previously MP for Harrow East until 8 April 1997 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Party was Liberal Democrat until 15 Jul 2015; Non-affiliated until 7 Sep 2016

Also represented Harrow East

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Currently held offices

• Member, Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords) (since 27 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 Committee (13 Jun 2019 to 22 Jun 2020)
• Spokesperson for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( 8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, European Union Committee (13 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2012)
• Spokesperson in the Lords (Cap Reform), Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (10 Jan 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Spokesperson in the Lords (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs ( 1 Jun 2005 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs (22 Feb 2005 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) ( 7 Dec 2004 to 10 Dec 2008)