Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 24 June 2010

Previously MP for Stratford-on-Avon until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 9 June 2012 — Died

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

Also represented Stratford-on-Avon; Lewisham West

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) (20 Jul 2011 to 13 Dec 2011)
• Deputy Chairman (Candidates), The Conservative Party ( 4 Jun 2008 to 19 Jan 2009)
• Deputy Chairman (Candidates), Conservative Party ( 8 Nov 2006 to 6 Jul 2007)
• Deputy Chair, Conservative Party ( 1 Jul 2006 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 29 Nov 2006)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (13 Nov 2000 to 27 Nov 2006)
• Shadow Secretary of State (15 Jun 1999 to 2 Feb 2000)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 2 Jun 1998 to 15 Jun 1999)
• Shadow Secretary of State (11 Jun 1997 to 2 Jun 1998)
• Deputy Chair, Conservative Party ( 1 Jul 1994 to 1 Jul 1995)
• The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (28 Nov 1990 to 13 Apr 1992)