BROWN, Rt Hon Nicholas

Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne East since 6 May 2010, for Newcastle-upon-Tyne East and Wallsend 1997-2010, for Newcastle-upon-Tyne East 1983-97. Committees: Member, Administration Select Committee 2007-09; Member, Selection Select Committee 1996-97 and 2007-08; Member, Broadcasting select Committee 1994-95. Political career: Member, Speakers Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority since 2010; Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Opposition Chief Whip 2010; Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Opposition Chief Whip 2010; Government Chief Whip 2008-10; Minister for the North East 2007-10; Deputy Government Chief Whip 2007-08; Minister of State for Work, Department of Work and Pensions 2001-03; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 1998-2001; Government Chief Whip 1997-98; Opposition Deputy Chief Whip 1995-97; Opposition Spokesperson for Health 1994-95; Deputy to Margaret Beckett as Shadow Leader of the Commons 1992-94; Opposition Frontbench Spokesperson for Treasury and Economic Affairs 1988-94; Opposition Frontbench Spokesperson for Legal Affairs 1985-92; Member, Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council 1980-83. Profession/Trade: Legal Adviser, Northern Region of GMBATU. Education: Tunbridge Wells Technical High School; University of Manchester. b. 13 June 1950.