Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 15 June 2005

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

Left the House of Lords on 26 August 2020

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

Also represented Ochil; Clackmannan; Stirlingshire East and Clackmannan

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (26 May 2016 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, Science and Technology: Sub-Committee I (14 Nov 2007 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (Lords) (21 Nov 2006 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Chairman, Trade & Industry Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (17 Jan 1996 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Chair, Trade & Industry Committee (27 Nov 1995 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Chair, Trade & Industry Committee (27 Nov 1995 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1988 to 9 Apr 1992)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 3 May 1979 to 16 Jan 1981)