Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 July 2004

Previously MP for Glasgow Cathcart until 14 May 2001 — General election

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

Also represented Glasgow Cathcart

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee ( 2 Jul 2019 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (Lords) ( 8 Jun 2015 to 1 Jul 2019)
• Member, Information Committee (Lords) (22 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee (23 Apr 2007 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Member, BBC Charter Review Committee (24 May 2005 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (15 Nov 1982 to 1 Feb 1985)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (16 Jan 1981 to 17 Dec 1982)