Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 5 July 2005

Previously MP for Wolverhampton South East until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 25 February 2014 — Died

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East, 1987-2005. Opposition Whip, 1993-1997; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for International Development, 1997-2001. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Party was Labour/Co-operative until 11 Apr 2005

Also represented Wolverhampton South East

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Chairman, Catering Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Court of Referees Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Finance & Services Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Industrial and Provident Societies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• International Development Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• International Development Bill Committee (4 out of 4)