Member for Coventry North East since 1992. Committees: Member, Environment Select Committee 1993-95; Vice-Chair, West Midlands Group of Labour MPs. Political career: Lords Commissioner of HM Treasury (Whip) since 1997; Opposition Whip 1995-97; Labour Councillor, Coventry City Council 1984-93; Chair, Coventry City Council Finance Committee 1989-92; Deputy Leader 1988-91; Shop Steward 1974-91. Special political interests: Urban policy (housing, planning, and crime), taxation policy, industry. Education: Foxford Comprehensive School. Hobbies: Walking, reading, chess.
b. 19 June 1952. Coventry.