Profile

Former Conservative MP for Congleton

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 24 Feb 2004; Independent Conservative until 30 Mar 2004

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Chairman, Crossrail Bill Committee (15 Nov 2007 to 22 Nov 2007)
• Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Future MPs in this constituency

• Fiona Bruce