SANDERS, Adrian

Member for Torbay since 1997. Committees: Member Modernisation of the House of Commons Select Committee since 2006; Member, Select Committee on Selection since 2006; Member, Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport since 2005; Member Urban Affairs Sub Committee since 2003; Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Diabetes Group since 1997; Vice-Chair, All- Party Parliamentary Charities and Voluntary Sector Group since 1997. Political career: Liberal Democrat Deputy Chief Whip since 2006; Liberal Democrat Spokesperson, Tourism 2001-05; Local Government and Housing Spokesperson 1999-2001; Liberal Democrat Spokesperson, Housing 1997-99; European Election Candidate for Devon and East Plymouth 1994; Parliamentary Candidate for Torbay 1992; Councillor, Borough of Torbay 1984-86; Vice-President, National League of Young Liberals 1984-85. Special political interests: Housing. Profession/Trade: Voluntary sector grants advisor. Education: Torquay Boys- Grammar School. Affiliations: British Diabetic Association. Hobbies: Cinema, soccer, travel. b. 25 April 1959, Paignton, Devon. Married.