DOBSON, Rt Hon Frank

Member for Holborn and St Pancras since 1983. Political career: Resigned Cabinet position to seek Labour Party nomination to become Mayor for London 1999; Secretary of State for Health 1997-99; Shadow Minister for London 1993-97; Shadow Environment Secretary 1994-97; Shadow Transport Secretary 1993-94; Shadow Employment Secretary 1992-93; Shadow Energy Secretary 1989-92; Shadow Leader of the House and Campaigns Co-ordinator 1987-89; Shadow Health Minister 1983-87; Opposition Spokesperson on Education 1981-83; MP, Holborn and St Pancras South 1979; Councillor, Camden Borough Council 1971-76; Leader, Camden Borough Council 1973-75; joined the Labour Party 1958. Special political interests: The problems of central London, transport, energy, redistribution of wealth and reform of government to get a better deal for individuals. Profession/Trade: 12 years work for CEGB and the Electricity Council; Assistant Secretary, Local Ombudsmans Office 1975. Titles/Honours/Decorations: Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Physicians 2010; Fellow, Birkbeck College 2010; Privy Counsellor 1997. Education: London School of Economics; Archbishop Holgate Grammar School, York; Dunnington County Primary School. Affiliations: Member, RMT. Hobbies: Walking, theatre, watching cricket and football. b. 15 March 1940, York. Married with three children.