Alma mater:New College, Oxford, London School of Economics
1983–1987:Health and Social Services
1987–1989:Employment
1989–1992:Social Security
1992–1993:Overseas Development
1993–1994:Citizen's Charter
1994–1995:Transport
1996–1997:Environmental Protection
Preceded by:Bruce Campbell
Succeeded by:Jim McMahon
Prime Minister:Harold Wilson
Shadow Cabinet portfolios1983–1997:Shadow Cabinet portfolios, 1983–1997 Shadow Secretary of State1989–1992Social Security1987–1989Employment1983–1987Health and Social Services1993–1994Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster1994–1995TransportShadow Minister1992–1993Overseas Development1993–1994Citizen's Charter1996–1997Environmental Protection, Social Security, Employment, Health and Social Services, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Transport, Overseas Development, Citizen's Charter, Environmental Protection