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Former Non-affiliated Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1996

Left the House of Lords on 30 July 2015 — retired

Party was Labour until 9 May 2012

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Other offices held in the past

• Chairman of Committees, House of Lords ( 9 May 2012 to 27 Jul 2015)
• Deputy Speaker (Lords) (29 Nov 2010 to 27 Jul 2015)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries), Scottish Office ( 5 May 1997 to 28 Jul 1999)