Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1968

Left the House of Lords on 13 July 2001

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — House of Lords: Forestry Commission Research Agency 10 Apr 2001

  asked Her Majesty's Government: What targets were set for the Forestry Commission Research Agency for 2000-01; and what targets have been set for 2001-02.

• Rural White Paper 28 Nov 2000

  My Lords, I welcome the White Paper and the commitment of the Labour Party to govern on behalf of rural and urban communities. For too long the Labour Party has been regarded as a representative party only of city and urban communities. I welcome the commitment to a vibrant and working countryside. There is no point in talking about improving the post office facilities here and there unless...

• Rural White Paper 28 Nov 2000

  My Lords, I would have welcomed some reference to the opportunities for a developing forestry policy and the sustaining of this natural resource.

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