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Profile
Former Non-affiliated Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 5 July 2005
Previously MP for Kirkcaldy until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election
Left the House of Lords on 28 April 2022
Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election
Party was Labour/Co-operative until 11 Apr 2005; Labour until 14 May 2019
Also represented Kirkcaldy
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Other offices held in the past
- Chairman, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Jun 2004)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence (31 Jan 2000 to 13 Jun 2003)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans) (29 Jan 2000 to 12 Jun 2003)
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