BURT, Lorely

Member for Solihull since 2005. Committees: Member, Select Committee on Regulatory Reform since 2006; Member Treasury Select Committee 2005-06; Member, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Small Business; Member, West Midlands Regional Executive. Political career: Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform since 2007; Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Small Business, Women and Equality 2006-07; Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland 2005-06; Liberal Democrat Whip 2005-06; Candidate for West Midlands Region Euro Elections 2004; Parliamentary Candidate for Dudley South 1991. Special political interests: Women and equalities, small businesses, osteoporosis, rugby, bereavement and funerals, preservation of green spaces and gardens. Profession/Trade: Directorship in Financial Service, Marketing and Adult Training; Personnel; training; Assistant Governor, HM Prison. Education: Economics; MBA. Affiliations: West Midland's Spokesperson, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.