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Labour Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 29 June 2004
Previously MP for West Bromwich East until 14 May 2001 — General election
Positions held at time of appointment: Labour Member of Parliament for West Bromwich East. (from Number 10 press release)
Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election
Also represented West Bromwich East
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Other offices held in the past
- The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury ( 1 Jan 1977 to 1 Jan 1979)
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) ( 1 Jan 1975 to 1 Jan 1977)
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