Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 11 July 2001

Previously MP for Stalybridge and Hyde until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 26 February 2023

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Also represented Stalybridge and Hyde

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee (12 Jun 2018 to 6 Sep 2018)
• Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (12 Jun 2014 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (11 Nov 1978 to 4 May 1979)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury ( 8 Mar 1974 to 18 Jan 1977)