Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 2 July 2001

Previously MP for South Shields until 14 May 2001 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Also represented South Shields; Colne Valley

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Currently held offices

• Member, Services Committee (since 28 Jan 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) ( 3 Dec 2015 to 12 May 2016)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) ( 4 Jul 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Cabinet Office ( 3 May 1997 to 27 Jul 1998)
• Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster ( 3 May 1997 to 1 Jul 1998)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (11 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (15 Jun 1987 to 10 Apr 1992)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment ( 1 Jul 1986 to 11 Jun 1987)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 Jul 1981 to 1 Jul 1986)