Profile

Judge Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 13 July 2005

Previously MP for Edinburgh Pentlands until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Party was Labour until 11 Apr 2005

Also represented Edinburgh Pentlands

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Advocate General for Scotland (12 Jun 1999 to 5 May 2006)
• Advocate General for Scotland, Department for Constitutional Affairs (20 May 1999 to 8 May 2006)
• Member, Public Administration Committee (16 Jul 1997 to 10 Jun 1999)