Lord Clark of Windermere

Labour Peer

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  • Forest Risk Commodity Regulations - Question 12 Mar 2024

    My Lords, we know that we have fewer trees in this country than most countries in Europe, yet we also know that trees capture CO2 and other noxious gases. If we are to meet our national obligations to try to reduce global warming, we will have to step up our planting of trees; there is no other way we are going to be able to do it.
  • Right to Roam - Question 21 Feb 2024

    My Lords, we all welcome the Minister’s answer about open access land, and I am encouraged by it. The previous Government proposed that it be mountains, moorland, heath, et cetera. In addition to that, the Forestry Commission decided it would open up its forests wherever possible. Can the Minister give me an assurance that there will be no pressure at all on the Forestry Commission to...
  • Freedom of Information - Question 23 Jan 2024

    My Lords, I was pleased to hear the Minister say that she supported freedom of information. Will she continue to shout that loud and clear? I was the author of the original White Paper, and we made the point that unless our constituents and electors have knowledge, there cannot be democracy. I hope she will make that point loud and clear.

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 2 July 2001

Previously MP for South Shields until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for South Shields, 1979-2001 and for Colne Valley, 1970-74. Opposition spokesman on agriculture and food, 1972-74, on Defence, 1980-81, on environment, 1981-87; food, agriculture and rural affairs, 1987-92; defence, disarmament and arms control, 1992-97; Chancellor, Duchy of Lancaster, 1997-98. (from Number 10 press release)

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

Also represented South Shields; Colne Valley

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Services Committee (28 Jan 2021 to 31 Jan 2024)
  • Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) ( 3 Dec 2015 to 12 May 2016)
  • Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) ( 4 Jul 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Cabinet Office ( 3 May 1997 to 27 Jul 1998)
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster ( 3 May 1997 to 1 Jul 1998)
  • Shadow Secretary of State (11 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (11 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
  • Shadow Secretary of State (15 Jun 1987 to 10 Apr 1992)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (15 Jun 1987 to 10 Apr 1992)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Environment ( 1 Jul 1986 to 11 Jun 1987)
  • Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1986 to 11 Jun 1987)
  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jul 1981 to 1 Jul 1986)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 Jul 1981 to 1 Jul 1986)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 14 May 2001.

1. Remunerated directorships
Homeowners Friendly Society.
Thales UK PLC (formerly Thomson-CSF PLC) (non-executive); electronics and systems.
2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
Adviser to British Retail Consortium for parliamentary services as part of a wider agreement. (£5,001-£10,000)

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