The work of any MP is, by its very nature, varied - especially so in Westminster. Mark is associated with a number of bodies and organisations on a more permanent basis, as well as contributing to current debates and issues.
Treasury Select Committee
The new coalition government's first and most important task is to put the nation's finances back onto a sound footing. At the same time, the system of financial regulation needs restoring and the banking system needs overhauling. Never before has the work of the Treasury Select Committee been so important.
As a member of that committee, Mark is one of the 13 man team whose job it is to examine and scrutinise the expenditure, administration and policy of HM Treasury, HM Revenue and Customs, and associated public bodies including the Bank of England and the FSA.
Mark brings to the committee previous experience in banking, investment and business. This gives him a useful financial and economic background that will be invaluable when scrutinising the proposed changes being brought in by the Coalition Government.
For the first time ever, members of the select committees have been elected by their colleagues (as opposed to previously being appointed by party whips).
Click here for more details of the work of the committee, including publications and reports.
All Party Parliamentary Groups
All Party Parliamentary Groups, or APPGs, are regarded as relatively informal compared with select committees. However, they are important as they bring together members of parliament from across the political spectrum to champion various causes, issues and activities. This can be through personal interest, as a result of constituency interests, or where experience can be brought to bear.
Mark is a member of a number of groups, but acts as an officer on a selection (some still in the process of being formed) of groups where he has something to contribute. These are: Space, Infrastructure, FE Colleges and Telehealth.
More on the work and selection of APPGs can be found here.
Topical Work in Parliament
News stories relating to Mark's topical work and contributions to Parliament can be found here.
