Appointed to the House of Lords in 1999, Lord Faulkner of Worcester was appointed a Lord in Waiting in the Whips' Office in June 2009. His responsibilities covered transport issues, Wales and climate change.
Following the General Election he has relinquished the post of Lord in Waiting, and has been appointed to the panel of members of the House of Lords who act as Deputy Chairmen of Committees
30 November 2009: Build a platform, raise a plinth - article in latest edition of The House Magazine"Lord Faulkner rejoices at the arrival of a fellow rail enthusiast in the Lords, and joins the fight to recognise a forgotten champion of Worcester" ...... read more in Diary
30 November 2009: Build a platform, raise a plinth - article in latest edition of The House Magazine