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Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1997

Left the House of Lords on 16 December 2003

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — House of Lords: Wind Turbines: Environmental Assessments 8 Sep 2003

  asked Her Majesty's Government: What studies and assessments have been made on the likely effect of the recently proposed wind turbines upon both residents and migrating bird species.

• Written Answers — House of Lords: Coal-fired Electricity Generation 10 Jul 2003

  asked Her Majesty's Government: Whether they propose to amend the regulations relating to coal-fired electricity generation to ensure that power stations equipped to burn coal cleanly are not placed at disadvantage in the market.

• Schools: Teacher Numbers 9 Jul 2003

  My Lords, will my noble friend confirm that, where roll numbers continue to fall, there is bound to be a significant effect on the teacher establishment, even if local authorities seek to assist in transitional periods? Would my noble friend care to say how many jobs will be or have been lost as a result of falling rolls rather than because of government cuts or supposed lack of generosity?

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