STRINGER, Graham

Member for Blackley and Broughton since 2010 (previously Manchester, Blackley 1997-2010). Committees: Member, Innovation, Universities[Science] and Skills Select Committee 2007-10; Member, Science and Technology Select Committee 2006-07 and since 2010; Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Select Committee 2006; Member, Transport Select Committee 2002-10; Member, Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs (Transport Sub-Committee) 1997-99; Member, Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Select Committee 1997-99; Vice-Chair, All-Party Light Rail Group since 2006; Vice-Chair, Parliamentary Labour Party Departmental Committee for Transport since 2006. Political career: Lord Commissioner 2001-02; Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office 1999-2001; Member, Manchester City Council 1979-98; Parliamentary Candidate for Blackley 1996; Leader, Manchester City Council 1984-96. Profession/Trade: Analytical chemist. Education: BSc, Chemistry. Affiliations: Chair, Manchester Airport plc 1996-97; Director and Deputy Chair, Manchester Ship Canal 1984-1996. b. 17 February 1950.