Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 3 July 2001

Previously MP for Telford until 14 May 2001 — General election

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

Also represented Telford; The Wrekin; Lichfield and Tamworth

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Currently held offices

• Member, AI in Weapon Systems Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act (since 24 Nov 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Built Environment Committee (14 Apr 2021 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, International Relations and Defence Committee (25 May 2016 to 28 Jan 2021)
• Member, Leader's Group on Working Practices Committee (27 Jul 2010 to 26 Apr 2011)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee (18 Feb 2008 to 26 Nov 2008)
• Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2002 to 18 Nov 2004)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (10 Jun 2002 to 28 Jan 2008)
• Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) (10 Jun 2002 to 28 Nov 2008)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (10 Jun 2002 to 28 Jan 2008)
• Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) (10 Jun 2002 to 28 Jan 2008)
• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (10 Jun 2002 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Member, Refreshment Sub Committee (10 Jun 2002 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household (29 May 2002 to 25 Jan 2008)
• Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords) (29 May 2002 to 25 Jan 2008)
• Government Whip (12 Jun 2001 to 29 May 2002)
• Lord in Waiting (Whip) (11 Jun 2001 to 29 May 2002)