SMITH, Sir Robert

Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (revised boundary) since 2010 and for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine 1997-2010. Committees: Member, Joint Committee on Consolidation, etc, Bills since 2010; Member, Select Committees on Procedure since 2001; Member, Energy and Climate Change Committee; Member, International Development Select Committee 2007-09; Member, Trade and Industry Select Committee 2001-05; Member, Scottish Affairs Select Committee 1999-2001. Political Career: Whip 2008-10; Liberal Democrat Deputy Shadow Leader of the House 2007-10; Liberal Democrat Energy Spokesman 2005-06; Liberal Democrat Trade and Industry Spokesman 2005-06; Liberal Democrat Deputy Chief Whip 2001-06; Liberal Democrat Scotland Spokesman 1999-2001; Liberal Democrat Whip 1999-2001. Special political interests: Offshore oil and gas industry; rural affairs; electoral reform. Profession/Trade: Estate manager. Education: Aberdeen University; Merchant Taylor School, Northwood. Hobbies: Hill-walking and sailing. b. 15 April 1958. Married with three children.