Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 29 June 2004

Previously MP for West Bromwich East until 14 May 2001 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election

Also represented West Bromwich East

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Currently held offices

• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (since 19 Jan 2022)
• Member, High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Select Committee (Lords) (since 30 Oct 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (15 Oct 2020 to 24 Nov 2021)
• Member, Crossrail Bill Committee (17 Jan 2008 to 26 Nov 2008)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee ( 2 Dec 2004 to 8 Nov 2006)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury ( 1 Jan 1977 to 1 Jan 1979)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) ( 1 Jan 1975 to 1 Jan 1977)