Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 1 July 1992

Previously MP for Blaby until 16 March 1992 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 31 December 2022

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

Also represented Blaby

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 4 Mar 2016)
• Member, Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee) (17 Jul 2012 to 12 Jun 2013)
• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (22 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Barnett Formula Committee (10 Dec 2008 to 12 Nov 2009)
• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (29 Nov 2004 to 26 Nov 2008)
• The Chancellor of the Exchequer (11 Jun 1983 to 25 Oct 1989)
• Secretary of State for Energy (14 Sep 1981 to 10 Jun 1983)
• The Financial Secretary to the Treasury ( 6 May 1979 to 29 Sep 1981)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee ( 3 May 1979 to 5 Nov 1981)