Profile

Labour Peer, Labour MSP for West Scotland

Entered the House of Lords on 3 September 2020

Previously MP for North Ayrshire and Arran until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 8 May 2021 — Election

Also represented West Scotland; North Ayrshire and Arran

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Youth Unemployment Committee (28 Jan 2021 to 26 May 2021)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (21 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) ( 2 May 2007 to 8 Aug 2007)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (17 Jul 2006 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Crossrail Bill Committee ( 5 Dec 2005 to 13 Nov 2007)
• Member, Procedure Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)