Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 10 October 2013

Previously MP for Stockton South until 18 May 1987 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election

Also represented Stockton South; Teesside Thornaby

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (10 Jan 2017 to 17 Mar 2017)
• Member, Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding Committee (28 Jan 2016 to 29 Feb 2016)
• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee ( 8 Jan 2014 to 11 Mar 2014)
• Party Chair, Liberal Democrats ( 1 Jan 1989 to 31 Dec 1990)