Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1993

Left the House of Lords on 11 February 2016

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Other offices held in the past

• Leader In the House of Lords (26 Jan 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)
• Leader, House of Lords (26 Jan 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)
• Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords (13 Jun 2001 to 22 Jun 2004)
• Secretary of State for Education and Science (10 Sep 1976 to 4 May 1979)
• Paymaster General (HM Treasury) ( 8 Apr 1976 to 4 May 1979)
• Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection ( 5 Mar 1974 to 9 Sep 1976)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection ( 4 May 1973 to 28 Feb 1974)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 4 May 1973 to 28 Feb 1974)
• Shadow Home Secretary (20 Dec 1971 to 1 Dec 1973)
• Shadow Secretary of State (20 Dec 1971 to 1 Dec 1973)
• Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Jul 1970 to 1 Mar 1981)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Security (20 Jun 1970 to 19 Oct 1971)
• Shadow Secretary of State (20 Jun 1970 to 19 Oct 1971)
• Minister of State (Home Office) (13 Oct 1969 to 19 Jun 1970)
• Minister of State (Department of Education and Science) ( 7 Jan 1967 to 13 Oct 1969)
• Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Labour) ( 6 Apr 1966 to 7 Jan 1967)