Profile

Former Independent MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup

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

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Party was Conservative until 29 Jan 2008

Also represented Shrewsbury and Atcham

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 19 Feb 2008)
• Member, Administration Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, Defence Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 18 Jan 2006)
• Chairman, Accommodation and works Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Finance & Services Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Future MPs in this constituency

• Edward Heath
• James Brokenshire
• Louie French