Profile

Independent Ulster Unionist Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 24 October 2001

Previously MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone until 14 May 2001 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Party was UUP until 7 Oct 2002; Crossbench until 30 Sep 2009; UUP until 30 Oct 2012; Non-affiliated until 11 Jul 2013

Also represented Fermanagh and South Tyrone

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (11 Jul 2003 to 28 Nov 2003)
• Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (16 Nov 1994 to 21 Mar 1997)
• Member, Defence Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 17 Dec 1985)