[1] He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1982 New Year Honours.

Following the creation of the Liberal Democrats he contested Hastings and Rye at the 1992 and 1997 general elections.

[3] He was created Baron Palmer of Childs Hill, of Childs Hill in the London Borough of Barnet on 17 January 2011[4][5] Monroe Palmer is a Chartered Accountant and a former senior partner in general practice.

lead spokesperson In Lords on Work & Pensions; speaks on international affairs, local government, taxation, fire and safety, and all matters relating to trade and business.

[citation needed] He has a long-standing interest in achieving peace in the Middle East and is a regular speaker on this and also on matters of concern to the UK Jewish Community.