Profile

Non-affiliated Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 18 July 2005

Previously MP for Islington South and Finsbury until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury, 1983-2005. Opposition spokesman on treasury and economic affairs, 1987-1992; Principal Opposition spokesman on environmental protection, 1992-1994; on national heritage, 1994-1995; on social security, 1995-1996; on health, 1996-1997; Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, 1997-2001. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Party was Labour until 11 Jul 2008

Also represented Islington South and Finsbury

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (22 Jul 1997 to 8 Jun 2001)
• Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport ( 3 May 1997 to 8 Jun 2001)
• Secretary of State for National Heritage ( 3 May 1997 to 22 Jul 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1996 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1995 to 1 Jul 1996)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1994 to 1 Jul 1995)
• Shadow Secretary of State (11 Apr 1992 to 1 Jul 1994)