Government and Parliamentary Positions
- Opposition spokesperson, citizen's charter and women (1992–1993)
- PPS to Frank Field, Department of Social Security (1997–1998)
- Junior minister, home office (1998–1999)
- Junior minister, department of culture, media and sport (1999–2001)
- Backbencher (2001–present)
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