Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 July 2005

Previously MP for Swansea East until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Monmouth, 1966-1970 and Swansea East, 1974-2005. Opposition spokesman for foreign affairs, 1983-1992, on defence, 1993-1994 and Shadow Solicitor General, 1994-1995. Chairman, Foreign Affairs Select Committee, 1997-2005. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 31 March 1966 — General election

Also represented Swansea East; Monmouth

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Expenses

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Other offices held in the past

• Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Shadow Solicitor General ( 1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jan 1996)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Defence, Disarmament and Arms Control) ( 1 Jan 1993 to 1 Jan 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1983 to 1 Jan 1992)