AINSWORTH, Rt Hon Bob

Member for Coventry North East (revised boundary) since 6 May 2010, Coventry North East 1992-2010. Committees: Member of Selection Committee 2006-07, 2003-05; Member, Administration Select Committee 2005-07; Member, Finance and Services Select Committee 2003-05; Member, Accommodation and Works Committee 2003-05; Member, Environment Select Committee 1993-95; Vice-Chair, West Midlands Group of Labour MPs. Political career: Shadow Secretary of State for Defence since 2010; Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence 2009-10; Minister of State for the Armed Forces 2007-09; Lords Commissioner of HM Treasury (Whip) 2003-07; Home Office Minister with responsibility for Anti-drugs Co-ordination and Organised Crime 2001-03; Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions January 2001-June 2001; Government Whip 1997-2001; Opposition Whip 1995-97; Labour Councillor, Coventry City Council 1984-93; Chair, Coventry City Council Finance Committee 1989-92; Deputy Leader 1988-91; Shop Steward 1974-91. Special political interests: Urban policy (housing, planning, and crime), taxation policy, industry. Education: Foxford Comprehensive School. Hobbies: Walking, reading, chess. b. 19 June 1952. Coventry.