Career
Labour Party organizer, 1973-1987;
secretary to Roger Stott Member of Parliament, 1979-1987;
Wigan Borough councillor, 1982-1987;
labour's front bench spokesperson on National Health Svc., 1992-1994;
Shadow Employment minister, since 1994. Member Greater Manchester Fire and Civil Defense Authority, 1986-1987. Member Wigan Family Practitioner Committee, 1984-1986.
President Children's Wheelchair Fund Wigan and District. Member Select Committee on Social Security, 1991-1992.
