Profile

Former DUP Peer, Former DUP MLA for North Antrim

Entered the House of Lords on 5 July 2010

Previously MP for North Antrim until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 12 September 2014 — Died

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Entered the Assembly on 25 June 1998 — General election

Left the Assembly on 24 March 2011 — Dissolved for election

Also represented North Antrim

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• First Minister of Northern Ireland ( 8 May 2007 to 5 Jun 2008)
• Member, Agriculture Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 17 Dec 1985)
• Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (30 Sep 1971 to 31 May 2008)