Nick's work in Parliament

Now in his fifth Parliamentary term, Nick is a senior MP and in addition to his work raising constituency and regional issues he also serves as Minister of State for the Armed Forces.

Prior to accepting his Ministerial appointment in 2010 Nick worked on some of the internal committees of the House of Commons, which are vital to its workings. In particular, he served on the House of Commons Commission - the body of six MPs chaired by the Speaker, who act as "non-executive directors" of the House and hold the Board of Management to account. He was the Commission's official spokesman, answering questions in the House and from the media about the way the House is run. .

A good network of friends and contacts is essential to being an effective MP. Nick has built relationships with colleagues on all sides of the House during his eighteen years in Parliament. More information about his work in Parliament is detailed below.

Read more about Parliament at its official website

Nick's Parliamentary work in detail

HANSARD record of Nick's speeches

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS Nick has asked (and answered!)

EARLY DAY MOTIONS signed by Nick

THEY WORK FOR YOU - Nick's recent contributions

NICK'S PREVIOUS COMMITTEE WORK

House of Commons Commission

Members' Estimate Committee

Standards & Privileges Committee

Audit Committee (Administration Estimate)

Audit Committee (Members' Estimate)

Members' Fund

Pension Fund

Parliamentary Office of the Liberal Democrats

Centre Forum (Trustee)

PREVIOUS ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUPS

APPGs bring together MPs and Peers across party lines, who form a small group to take an interest in particular issues and pursue various causes. Here is a list of some of the APPGs with which Nick is involved:

• America

• Australia & New Zealand

• BBC

• Beer

• Cheese

• Dairy Farming

• Football

• Gypsy & Traveller Law Reform

• Hill Farming

• Lighter Evenings

• Methodist

• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)

• National Parks

• Royal Marines

• Rural Services

• Wood Panel Industry

ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUPS - register