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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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

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)