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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 July 2001

Previously MP for Alyn and Deeside until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside, 1983-2001 and for Flint East, 1970-83. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales, 1974-79; Opposition spokesman on employment, 1980-83; Opposition spokesman on Wales, 1983-92. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Also represented Alyn and Deeside; Flint East; Flintshire East

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Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1988 to 9 Apr 1992)
• Shadow Secretary of State (11 Jun 1983 to 11 Jun 1987)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Welsh Office) ( 7 Mar 1974 to 4 May 1979)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill Committee (3 out of 5)