Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 June 2005

Previously MP for Bishop Auckland until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 5 January 2019

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election

Also represented Bishop Auckland

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 13 Mar 2018)
• Member, Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee ( 9 Jul 2015 to 15 Mar 2016)
• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (15 May 2003 to 12 Jul 2005)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (31 Jan 2002 to 19 Jul 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (14 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Education & Employment Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office ( 3 May 1997 to 5 May 1997)
• Minister of State (Cabinet Office) ( 3 May 1997 to 6 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1995 to 1 May 1997)
• Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Aug 1985 to 31 Jul 1995)
• Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) ( 1 Jul 1985 to 1 Jul 1995)
• Member, Trade & Industry Committee ( 3 May 1979 to 15 Feb 1983)