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Lord Clark of Windermere

Member of the House of Lords (Labour).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Labour (2 July 2001 – now)
  • MP for South Shields, Labour (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)
  • MP for South Shields, Labour (9 April 1992 – 8 April 1997)
  • MP for South Shields, Labour (11 June 1987 – 16 March 1992)
  • MP for South Shields, Labour (9 June 1983 – 18 May 1987)
  • MP for South Shields, Labour (3 May 1979 – 13 May 1983)
  • MP for Colne Valley, Labour (18 June 1970 – 8 February 1974)

Roles

  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (3 May 1997 – 1 July 1998)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (11 April 1992 – 1 May 1997)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (15 June 1987 – 10 April 1992)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Environment (1 July 1986 – 11 June 1987)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) (1 July 1981 – 1 July 1986)

South Shields: 1997 general election: majority 22,153 (56.8%).