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Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 17 July 2001

Previously MP for Birmingham, Erdington until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 19 February 2012 — Died

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Erdington, 1983-2001 and for Hemel Hempstead, 1974-1979. Opposition spokesman on home affairs, 1987-92, on broadcasting, the media and national heritage, 1992-94, on disabled people's rights, 1994-95. Member, Select Committee on Home Affairs, 1997-2001 (Chairman, 1999-2001). (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 10 October 1974 — General election

Also represented Birmingham, Erdington; Hemel Hempstead

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Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Spokesperson (Disabled Peoples' Rights) ( 1 Aug 1994 to 31 Jul 1995)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Aug 1994 to 31 Jul 1995)
• Shadow Spokesperson (National Heritage) ( 1 Jul 1992 to 31 Aug 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jul 1992 to 31 Aug 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Aug 1987 to 1 Jan 1992)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) ( 1 Aug 1987 to 1 Jan 1992)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) ( 1 Nov 1984 to 31 Jul 1987)
• Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Aug 1974 to 31 Jul 1979)