Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 30 June 1992

Previously MP for Finchley until 16 March 1992 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 8 April 2013 — Died

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

Also represented Finchley

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• The Prime Minister ( 4 May 1979 to 28 Nov 1990)
• Leader of HM Official Opposition (11 Feb 1975 to 3 May 1979)
• Leader of the Conservative Party (11 Feb 1975 to 28 Nov 1990)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment (28 Feb 1974 to 11 Feb 1975)
• Secretary of State for Education and Science (20 Jun 1970 to 4 Mar 1974)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Science (18 Jun 1970 to 28 Feb 1974)
• Shadow Minister (Education) ( 1 Oct 1969 to 18 Jun 1970)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Transport (14 Nov 1968 to 21 Oct 1969)
• Shadow Minister (Fuel and Power) (10 Oct 1967 to 14 Nov 1968)
• Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Pensions and Insurance) ( 1 Jan 1961 to 1 Jan 1964)