Profile

Former Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 16 January 2001

Previously MP for West Bromwich West until 23 October 2000 — Resigned

Left the House of Lords on 26 February 2023

Entered the House of Commons on 24 May 1973 — unknown

Party was Speaker until 23 Oct 2000

Also represented West Bromwich West; West Bromwich

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Speaker of the House of Commons ( 9 Apr 1992 to 23 Oct 2000)
• Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) ( 1 Jul 1987 to 1 Apr 1992)
• Member, Court of Referees (17 Jun 1987 to 1 Jan 2000)
• Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Aug 1981 to 31 Jul 1987)
• Member, Panel of Chairs ( 3 May 1979 to 1 Jan 2000)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee ( 3 May 1979 to 3 Apr 1981)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (23 Nov 1978 to 9 Jun 1983)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (24 Oct 1974 to 4 Nov 1975)