Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 4 July 2005

Previously MP for North East Bedfordshire until 14 May 2001 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 30 August 2010 — Died

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead, 1979-1983, Mid Bedfordshire, 1983-1997 and North East Bedfordshire, 1997-2001. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Social Security, 1986-1987; Solicitor General, 1987-1992; Attorney General, 1992-1997. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election

Also represented North East Bedfordshire; Mid Bedfordshire; Hemel Hempstead

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Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Attorney General (11 Jun 1997 to 15 Jun 1999)
• Attorney General (Law Officers) (10 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
• Solicitor General (Law Officers) (15 Jun 1987 to 10 Apr 1992)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) (10 Sep 1986 to 13 Jun 1987)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Criminal Justice and Police Bill Committee (8 out of 15)