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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 July 2001

Previously MP for Workington until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Workington, 1979-2001. Opposition spokesman on Development and Co-operation, 1991-92 and opposition front bench spokesman on Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 1992-94. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election

Also represented Workington

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Other offices held in the past

• Member, Finance Committee (Lords) (28 Jan 2021 to 19 Jan 2022)
• Member, Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 Committee (13 Jun 2019 to 22 Jun 2020)
• Member, Services Committee ( 1 Sep 2016 to 28 Jan 2021)
• Member, House Committee (Lords) (22 May 2012 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee ( 1 Dec 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee ( 9 Jun 2010 to 1 Dec 2011)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) ( 2 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (15 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2012)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (15 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2012)
• Member, Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee) (10 May 2004 to 15 Sep 2004)
• Member, Draft Corruption Bill (Joint Committee) (24 Mar 2003 to 31 Jul 2003)
• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (23 Oct 1996 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Agriculture Committee (19 Apr 1994 to 20 May 1996)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 9 Jun 1993)
• Member, Procedure Committee (28 Jan 1987 to 5 Dec 1991)
• Member, Members' Interests Committee ( 8 Feb 1984 to 16 Mar 1992)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee ( 1 Feb 1983 to 17 Dec 1991)

Recent appearances

• Democracy and Unelected Strong Leaders - Question 3 Apr 2025

  My Lords, does this polling not flag up the unfortunate response of a public who, for whatever reason, believe that elected politicians in general duck big issues for fear of the electoral consequences? President Trump’s actions, like them or not, challenge that perception. Surely the public will respond positively to unpopular decisions by the elected if sacrifices apply equally across...

• Ukraine: UK-USA Discussions - Question 26 Mar 2025

  To ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States of America on recent developments in Ukraine.

• Ukraine: UK-USA Discussions - Question 26 Mar 2025

  My Lords, while I recognise the constructive role of the Prime Minister in seeking to influence the Trump Administration, with Trump’s initiatives on energy security, safe navigation, payment systems access and relaxed sanctions now proceeding, is there not a danger, post ceasefire, in remnants of the Azov brigades challenging these successes by engaging in sporadic potential ceasefire...

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