Profile

Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 13 October 2016

Previously MP for Leeds North East until 8 April 1997 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Also represented Leeds North East

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Currently held offices

• Member, EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee (20 Jun 2019 to 23 Jul 2019)
• Member, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 23 Apr 2020)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (18 Oct 1995 to 1 May 1997)
• The Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household ( 7 Jul 1995 to 18 Oct 1995)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (16 Dec 1992 to 7 Jul 1995)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (28 Nov 1990 to 11 Jan 1992)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (17 Jun 1987 to 22 Jan 1990)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (17 Jun 1987 to 22 Jan 1990)