PUGH, John Dr

Member for Southport since 2001. Committees: Member, Public Accounts Select Committee since 2006; Member Crossrail Bill since 2006; Member, ODPM/Communities and Local Government since 2002; Member, ODPM/Communities and Local Government (Urban Affairs Sub Committee) 2003; Member, Transport, Local Government and the Regions Select Committee 2001-02. Political career: Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Health since 2006; Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Transport 2005-06; Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education 2002-05; Represented Birkdale Ward as a Sefton Councillor 1987-2001; Leader, Democratic Group 1992; joined Liberal Party in 1977. Profession/Trade: Teacher. Education: University of Durham, MEd; University of Liverpool, MA; University of Manchester, PhD. Hobbies: Study of philosophy, logic, mental health, listening to music, watching films, lifting heavy weights. b. Liverpool. Married with four children.