Clare Short was a Shadow Minister for Women, Shadow Transport Secretary, Opposition Spokesperson for Overseas Development, and a member of Labour's National Executive Committee.
She became Shadow Minister for Women (1993-1995), Shadow Transport Secretary (1995-1996) and Opposition Spokesperson for Overseas Development (1996-1997). Clare was also a member of Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC) from 1988-1997 and Chair of the NEC's Women's Committee (1993-1996). 
