Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 12 July 2010

Previously MP for West Worcestershire until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 29 May 2019

Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election

Also represented West Worcestershire; Worcestershire South

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, Conservative Party 1922 Committee ( 7 Jun 2001 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Treasury Committee (16 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Chair, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology ( 1 Apr 1991 to 1 Apr 1993)
• Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Housing and Planning) ( 3 Jan 1990 to 28 Nov 1990)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy) (13 Jun 1987 to 3 Jan 1990)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (11 Sep 1984 to 13 Jun 1987)
• Deputy Chair, Conservative Party ( 1 Jul 1983 to 1 Jul 1984)
• Vice-Chair, Conservative Party ( 1 Jul 1981 to 1 Jul 1983)