Member for Sherwood since 1992. Committees: Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee since 2002. Political career: Parliamentary Secretary, Privy Council Office 1999-2002; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Jack Straw as Home Secretary 1997-99; Parliamentary Candidate for Rushcliffe 1987; Member, Nottingham County Council 1981-83; Special political interests: Energy, environment, rural affairs, police. Profession/Trade: Social worker. Title/Honours/Decorations: CQSW. Education: University of Nottingham, BA Philosophy, MA Applied Social Science. Affiliations: UNISON; Vice-President, Ramblers Association. Hobbies: Walking, climbing, running.
b. 24 October 1949. Married with two children.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	22,824	48.4	-5.8	24,900	54.2
Conservative	16,172	34.3	0.5	15,527	33.8
Lib Dem	6,384	13.6	1.6	5,473	11.9
UKIP	1,737	3.7	-	-	-
Majority	6,652	14.1		9,373	20.4
Turnout	47,117	62.1	1.4	45,900	60.7