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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 21 June 2005

Previously MP for Birmingham, Yardley until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley, 1992-2005. Opposition Whip, 1994-1995; Opposition spokesman for education and employment, 1995-1997; Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (School Standards), Department for Education and Employment, 1997-1998; Minister of State, Department of Education and Employment, 1998-2001; Secretary of State for Education and Skills, 2001-2002; Minister of State (Minister for the Arts), Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2003-2005. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented Birmingham, Yardley

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Currently held offices

• Chair, Public Services Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• Chair, Public Services Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Public Services Committee (16 Jun 2022 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (15 Oct 2020 to 24 Nov 2021)
• Member, Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee (13 Jun 2019 to 16 Jun 2022)
• Member, Citizenship and Civic Engagement Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 28 Mar 2018)
• Member, Social Mobility Committee (11 Jun 2015 to 16 Mar 2016)
• Member, Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee (24 Nov 2009 to 15 May 2012)
• Member, Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee (24 Nov 2009 to 15 May 2012)
• Member, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (24 Nov 2009 to 14 May 2014)
• Minister of State (Arts), Department for Culture, Media & Sport (13 Jun 2003 to 11 May 2005)
• Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts) (13 Jun 2003 to 5 May 2005)
• Secretary of State, Department for Education and Skills ( 8 Jun 2001 to 25 Oct 2002)
• Secretary of State for Education and Skills ( 8 Jun 2001 to 24 Oct 2002)
• Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment (28 Jul 1998 to 8 Jun 2001)
• Minister of State (Department for Education and Employment) (School Standards) (28 Jul 1998 to 8 Jun 2001)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (School Standards), Department for Education and Employment ( 5 May 1997 to 28 Jul 1998)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Employment) ( 2 May 1997 to 28 Jul 1998)
• Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (27 Apr 1992 to 9 Dec 1994)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Gambling Bill Committee (3 out of 6)

Recent appearances

• Education for 11 to 16 Year-olds (Committee Report) - Motion to Take Note 26 Jul 2024

  My Lords, first, I draw attention to my declaration of interests; in particular, as chair of Voice 21, because it is specifically mentioned in this report. I am very pleased to be able to contribute to this debate. I was not a member of the committee, but I followed casually what it was doing and looked forward to its recommendations. I congratulate the committee on a very good document,...

• King’s Speech - Debate (3rd Day) 19 Jul 2024

  My Lords, I am delighted to be able to welcome my noble friend Lady Smith to our Bench and to say how pleased I am that I will be working with her again. It is more years than I would like to count since that last happened, but I am very pleased with the skills and experience she brings with her and optimistic about what she will contribute. I have got to know the Minister sitting next to...

• Homecare Medicines Services (Public Services Committee Report) - Motion to Take Note 2 May 2024

  My Lords, I thank everyone who has contributed to a very good discussion built on a very good report. I do not want to keep us long because I do not think there is a lot else to say at this point. We have been through a number of hurdles, and I absolutely understand where the Minister is coming from—10 days ago, he was not aware of the problems, but that is a description of us all, apart...

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