Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1987

Left the House of Lords on 19 April 2015 — Died

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Other offices held in the past

• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (11 Dec 1989 to 17 Mar 1992)
• Member, Refreshment Sub Committee (11 Dec 1989 to 17 Mar 1992)
• Member, Members' Interests Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food ( 5 May 1979 to 1 Jul 1981)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland ( 4 May 1979 to 14 Jul 1979)
• The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland ( 9 Sep 1976 to 4 May 1979)
• The Secretary of State for Defence ( 5 Mar 1974 to 9 Sep 1976)
• Shadow Secretary of State (20 Jun 1970 to 28 Feb 1974)
• Shadow Secretary of State (20 Jun 1970 to 28 Feb 1974)
• President of the Board of Trade ( 6 Oct 1969 to 20 Jun 1970)
• Minister (Ministry of Power) ( 2 Jun 1968 to 6 Oct 1969)
• Postmaster General (Post Office) ( 1 Apr 1968 to 1 Jun 1968)
• Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Defence Equipment) ( 7 Jan 1967 to 5 Apr 1968)
• Minister of State (Board of Trade) (Shipping) ( 1 Jan 1964 to 1 Jan 1967)

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — House of Lords: Energy: Coal Imports 23 Jan 2008

  asked Her Majesty's Government: What was the total tonnage of coal imported into the United Kingdom during each of the years 2001 to 2007; from which countries the coal was imported; what was the estimated cost; and what was the estimated tonnage imported to South Yorkshire during those years.

• Written Answers — House of Lords: Remploy 16 Jan 2008

  asked Her Majesty's Government: What is the final outcome of the changes announced by Remploy, particularly on its workplaces, on its manpower, and on its activities in South Yorkshire.

• Written Answers — House of Lords: Energy: Coal Mining 8 Jan 2008

  asked Her Majesty's Government: How many coal-mines are still mining coal in the United Kingdom; what are their names and regions; what is their total output; and how many coal-miners these mines employ.

More of Lord Mason of Barnsley’s recent appearances