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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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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)
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