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)
• Member, Environment Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987)

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Manuel Guerrero 23 May 2024

  To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Qatar to ensure that Manuel Guerrero, a UK citizen, is either released or provided with the HIV medication that he needs.

• Written Answers — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Aerials: Highlands of Scotland 21 Mar 2024

  To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Camrose on 31 January (HL1716), why the choice of geographical coverage for the Shared Rural Network of telephone masts includes areas in the Highland region of Scotland where coverage can reach no house or community.

• Written Answers — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Aerials: Highlands of Scotland 21 Mar 2024

  To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Camrose on 31 January (HL1716), what protection they have included in provision for the Shared Rural Network of telephone masts in the Highland region of Scotland for wild land and areas of natural beauty, and scientific importance and interest.

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