PUGH, John Dr

Member for Southport since 2001. Committees: Member, Public Accounts Select Committee 2006-10; Member, Crossrail Bill Select Committee 2006-07; Member, ODPM/Communities and Local Government Select Committee 2002-03 and 2005-10; Member, ODPM/Communities and Local Government (Urban Affairs Sub-Committee) 2003; Member: Transport, Local Government and the Regions Select Committee 2001-02; Member, Transport, Local Government and the Regions (Transport Sub-Committee) 2001-02; Member, Transport, Local Government and the Regions (Urban Affairs Sub-Committee) 2001-02. Political career: Member, Public Accounts Commission since 2011; Shadow Minister for Health 2009-10; Shadow Minister for Treasury 2008-10; Shadow Minister for Health 2006-07; 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.