HARMAN, Rt Hon Harriet QC

Member for Camberwell and Peckham (revised boundary) since 6 May 2010, for Camberwell and Peckham 1997-2010, for Peckham 1982-1997 since 1982 by-election. Committees: Member, Parliamentary Labour Party Civil Liberties Group. Political career:Deputy Leader of HM Opposition since 2010; Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport since 2011; Shadow Secretary of State for International Development 2010-11; Acting Leader of the Opposition 2010; Shadow Minister for Women and Equality 2010; Shadow Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal 2010; Minister for Women and Equality 2007-10; Ex-officio Member, House of Commons Commission 2007-10; Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal 2007-10; Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs/Ministry of Justice 2005-07; Solicitor General, Law Officers Department 2001-05; Secretary of State for Social Security 1997-98; Shadow Secretary of State for Social Security 1996-97; Shadow Secretary of State for Health 1995; Shadow Secretary of State for Employment 1994-95; Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury 1992-94; Shadow Health Minister 1987-92; Frontbench Spokesperson on Social Services 1984-87. Special political interests: Womens and trade union rights, civil liberties. Profession/Trade: Solicitor, civil liberties campaigner. Education: St Pauls Girls School; York University. Affiliations: TGWU; legal officer, Liberty. b. 30 July 1950. Married with three children.