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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 October 2001

Previously MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under- Lyme, 1986-2001. Member of Opposition team on: social security, 1992-95; children and families, 1993-95; food, agriculture and rural affairs, 1995-97. Member, Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport, 1997-2001. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 17 July 1986 — unknown

Also represented Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Christmas Day (Trading) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Hunting Bill Committee (11 out of 16)