Profile

Former Labour MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood

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

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, Draft Mental Incapacity Bill (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Jun 2004)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)