Profile

Former Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle

Entered the House of Commons on 8 October 1959 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Also represented Linsey East; Horncastle; Nottingham West

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Father of the House of Commons ( 6 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) ( 1 Jun 1977 to 1 Jun 1978)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1976 to 1 Jun 1977)

Future MPs in this constituency

• Victoria Atkins