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Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 June 2005

Previously MP for Bishop Auckland until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 5 January 2019

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland, 1979 -2005. North Regional Whip, 1981-1982; Opposition front bench spokesman for social security, 1982-1983; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Neil Kinnock as Leader of the Opposition, 1983-1985; Opposition Chief Whip 1985-1995; Opposition front bench spokesman on the Duchy of Lancaster, 1995-1997. (from Number 10 press release)

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

Also represented Bishop Auckland

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Other offices held in the past

• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office ( 3 May 1997 to 5 May 1997)
• Minister of State (Cabinet Office) ( 3 May 1997 to 6 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1995 to 1 May 1997)
• Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Aug 1985 to 31 Jul 1995)
• Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) ( 1 Jul 1985 to 1 Jul 1995)