Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 October 2001

Previously MP for Cities of London and Westminster until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 18 September 2015 — retired

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for the City of London and Westminster South, 1977-97 and for the Cities of London and Westminster, 1997-2001. Chairman, Conservative Party, 1987-89; Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, 1989-92; for National Heritage, 1992-94. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 25 February 1977 — unknown

Also represented Cities of London and Westminster; City of London and Westminster South

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Other offices held in the past

• Secretary of State for National Heritage (25 Sep 1992 to 19 Jul 1994)
• The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (24 Jul 1989 to 9 Apr 1992)
• Paymaster General (HM Treasury) (13 Jun 1987 to 23 Jul 1989)
• Party Chair, Conservative Party (13 Jun 1987 to 24 Jul 1989)
• Minister of State (HM Treasury) (19 Nov 1985 to 13 Jun 1987)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) (13 Jun 1983 to 19 Nov 1985)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury ( 1 Oct 1981 to 13 Jun 1983)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (16 May 1979 to 30 Sep 1981)