Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 October 2001

Previously MP for Cities of London and Westminster until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 18 September 2015 — retired

Entered the House of Commons on 25 February 1977 — unknown

Also represented Cities of London and Westminster; City of London and Westminster South

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) ( 2 Dec 2004 to 18 Sep 2015)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee ( 2 Dec 2004 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) (24 Nov 2004 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, Draft Gambling Bill (Joint Committee) ( 9 Sep 2003 to 22 Jul 2004)
• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (26 Nov 2002 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (30 Oct 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Chair, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (28 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Chair, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (28 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Health and Social Care Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 21 Jul 1997)
• Secretary of State for National Heritage (25 Sep 1992 to 19 Jul 1994)
• The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (24 Jul 1989 to 9 Apr 1992)
• Paymaster General (HM Treasury) (13 Jun 1987 to 23 Jul 1989)
• Party Chair, Conservative Party (13 Jun 1987 to 24 Jul 1989)
• Minister of State (HM Treasury) (19 Nov 1985 to 13 Jun 1987)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) (13 Jun 1983 to 19 Nov 1985)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury ( 1 Oct 1981 to 13 Jun 1983)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (16 May 1979 to 30 Sep 1981)