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Profile
Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 9 November 2015
Previously MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election
Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election
Also represented Sleaford and North Hykeham; Grantham
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Other offices held in the past
- Member, Justice Committee (21 Apr 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food ( 5 Jul 1995 to 1 May 1997)
- Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) ( 2 Nov 1990 to 5 Jul 1995)
- Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry) (24 Jul 1989 to 1 Nov 1990)
- The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (10 Sep 1986 to 26 Jul 1989)
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (22 Feb 1983 to 10 Oct 1984)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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