The Rt Hon the Lord Davies of Oldham

The Rt Hon the Lord Davies of Oldham's Biography

Forename(s)
Bryan Davies
Sex
Male
Decorations
PC (2006)
Date of Birth
9/11/1939
Foretitle(s)
Baron (Life Peer UK 1997), of Broxbourne in the County of Hertfordshire;
Surname
DAVIES OF OLDHAM
Style
The Rt Hon the Lord Davies of Oldham
Recreations
literature, sport

The Rt Hon the Lord Davies of Oldham's Professional Career

Career
teacher Latymer Sch 1962-65, lectr Middx Poly 1965-74; Parly candidate (Lab) Norfolk Central 1966, MP (Lab) Enfield North Feb 1974-1979, Parly candidate (Lab) Newport West 1983, MP (Lab) Oldham Central and Royton 1992-97; sec Parly Lab Pty 1979-92; PPS: to dep PM 1975-76, Dept of Educn 1976, Treasy 1977; Govt whip 1979, Lord in Waiting (Govt whip) 2000-03, Capt HM's Body Guard of Yeomen of the Guard (dep govt chief whip in Lords) 2003-10, oppn spokesperson on tport 2010-; memb Select Ctee on: Overseas Devpt 1975-78, Public Expenditure 1975-78, Nat Heritage 1992-93; shadow higher educn min 1993-97; memb MRC 1977-79; chair FE Funding Cncl 1998-2000, pres RoSPA 1999-2001

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