Alec is a Media and Communications expert with over 20 years’ experience working in Further and Higher Education. Alec's current role in the House of Lords allows him to work with Committees on a range of policy areas and promote their findings and recommendations to the media. Relevant inquiries to further and higher education include Education for 11-16 year olds, Office for Students, UK Skills Needs, Social Mobility Policy and Numeracy for Life.