Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 10 December 2015

Previously MP for Edinburgh South West until 30 March 2015 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 28 July 2020

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Also represented Edinburgh South West; Edinburgh Central

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (25 May 2016 to 4 Mar 2020)
• Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
• The Chancellor of the Exchequer (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Secretary of State for Trade and Industry ( 5 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
• The Secretary of State for Scotland (12 Jun 2003 to 5 May 2006)
• The Secretary of State for Transport (29 May 2002 to 5 May 2006)
• The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ( 8 Jun 2001 to 29 May 2002)
• Secretary of State for Social Security (27 Jul 1998 to 8 Jun 2001)
• The Chief Secretary to the Treasury ( 3 May 1997 to 27 Jul 1998)
• Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury ( 1 Jul 1996 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (11 Apr 1992 to 1 Jul 1996)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) ( 1 Jul 1988 to 9 Apr 1992)