Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 3 July 2001

Previously MP for Leominster until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 1 May 2018

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

Party was Conservative until 21 Nov 1997; Independent Conservative until 20 Jun 1998

Also represented Leominster

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (26 Nov 2002 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (27 Mar 1991 to 16 Mar 1992)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 26 Jul 1990)
• Member, Agriculture Committee (24 May 1982 to 9 Jun 1983)