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
10 December 2010: Went with members of Worcester City FC board and a representative from Worcester City council to see AFC Telford and the work they do in conjunction with the council to benefit the football club and the town - and saw how community clubs can work in partnership with local authorities, businesses and community groups.