Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 17 July 2001

Previously MP for Birmingham, Erdington until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 19 February 2012 — Died

Entered the House of Commons on 10 October 1974 — General election

Also represented Birmingham, Erdington; Hemel Hempstead

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) ( 2 Dec 1999 to 11 May 2001)
• Chair, Home Affairs Committee (19 Oct 1999 to 11 May 2001)
• Chair, Home Affairs Committee (19 Oct 1999 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee (16 Jul 1997 to 19 Oct 1999)
• Member, Agriculture Committee (15 Jan 1996 to 17 Oct 1996)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Disabled Peoples' Rights) ( 1 Aug 1994 to 31 Jul 1995)
• Shadow Spokesperson (National Heritage) ( 1 Jul 1992 to 31 Aug 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) ( 1 Aug 1987 to 1 Jan 1992)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) ( 1 Nov 1984 to 31 Jul 1987)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee ( 6 Feb 1984 to 26 Feb 1986)
• Member, Agriculture Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 6 Feb 1984)
• Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Aug 1974 to 31 Jul 1979)