Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 31 January 2005

Previously MP for Islwyn until 20 January 1995 — unknown

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

Also represented Islwyn; Bedwellty

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Vice-President of the European Commission (16 Sep 1999 to 21 Nov 2004)
• European Commissioner ( 1 Jul 1995 to 21 Nov 2004)
• Party Chair, Labour Party ( 1 Jul 1987 to 1 Jul 1988)
• Leader of HM Official Opposition ( 2 Oct 1983 to 18 Jul 1992)
• Leader of the Labour Party ( 2 Oct 1983 to 18 Jul 1992)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 3 May 1979 to 9 Jun 1983)
• Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Jul 1978 to 1 Jul 1994)