FARRON, Tim

Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005. Committees: Member, Environmental Audit Select Committee 2006-07; Member Education and Skills Select Committee 2005-06. Political career: Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Home Affairs since 2007; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2006; Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Youth Affairs 2005-06; Parliamentary Candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale 2001; Lancashire County Council 1993-2000; South Ribble Borough Council 1995-99. Special political interests: Rural affairs, education, NHS. Profession/Trade: Manager, Higher Education. Education: Lostock Hall School, Preston; Runshaw Tertiary College, Leyland; University of Newcastle. Affiliations: Member: Lakes Line User Group, St Thomas's Church Milnthorpe, Association of University Teachers. Hobbies: Playing football, walking in the Lake District, listening to music, spending time with family and friends. b. 27 May 1970.