Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 17 January 2011

Previously MP for Arundel and South Downs until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 24 January 2026

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Party was Conservative until 24 Mar 2005; Independent until 11 Apr 2005

Also represented Arundel and South Downs

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Deputy Chairman (Special Envoy To the City), Conservative Party (17 Mar 2005 to 29 Mar 2005)
• Deputy Chair, Conservative Party ( 1 Dec 2004 to 1 Mar 2005)
• Special Envoy To the City of London, Economic Affairs ( 9 Sep 2004 to 17 Mar 2005)
• Shadow Chief Secretary To the Treasury, Economic Affairs (10 May 2004 to 9 Sep 2004)
• Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (23 Jul 2002 to 1 Dec 2004)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Finance Bill Committee (20 out of 21)
• Retirement Income Reform Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance Bill Committee (11 out of 16)
• Pension Annuities (Amendment) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Tax Credits Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Finance Bill Committee (14 out of 16)
• Tax Credits Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Social Security Contributions Committee (1 out of 1)