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Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 11 July 2001

Previously MP for Stalybridge and Hyde until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 26 February 2023

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde, 1970-2001. Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office, 1978-79; Opposition spokesman on Northern Ireland, 1979-82; on regional affairs and devolution, 1982-92; on national heritage, 1992-97. (from Number 10 press release)

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

Also represented Stalybridge and Hyde

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Other offices held in the past

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (11 Nov 1978 to 4 May 1979)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury ( 8 Mar 1974 to 18 Jan 1977)