Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 23 October 2001

Previously MP for North Durham until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 1 August 2022

Entered the House of Commons on 1 March 1973 — unknown

Also represented North Durham; Chester-le-Street

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, European Union Committee (19 Nov 2002 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Chair, Treasury Committee (16 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Chair, Treasury Committee (16 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (17 Jan 1996 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Treasury Committee (15 Nov 1995 to 15 Jan 1996)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Education (11 Jun 1983 to 11 Jun 1987)
• Member, Procedure Committee ( 1 Nov 1978 to 12 May 1982)