Lib Dem London Assembly members Caroline Pidgeon and Mike Tuffrey joined their colleague, Assembly Chair Dee Doocey, for her introduction into the House of Lords.
Caroline Pidgeon said:
"Many congratulations to Dee for her appointment to the House of Lords. The House of Lords will benefit from all the experience Dee can bring to it. She has huge knowledge and a superb set of skills that make her an excellent choice to represent the Liberal Democrats on the red benches. Dee has a strong and diverse background in the private sector and local government, including her many years of service on the London Assembly. Dee will be a strong voice for Londoners in parliament, as she is on the Assembly."
Dee Doocey said:
"I regard membership of the House of Lords as a job of work as well as an honour. And with the Liberal Democrats in coalition government, this is a serious opportunity to influence the important decisions. I shall continue to work for Londoners, raising similar issues to those I raised in the London Assembly, in particular making the police more accountable to the people they serve, helping secure a better deal for people with disabilities, and helping the most disadvantaged in our society, especially the unacceptably large number of children who are living in poverty."