Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1992

Left the House of Lords on 14 September 2015 — retired

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Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister without Portfolio (11 Jun 1997 to 2 Dec 1998)
• The Secretary of State for Transport (24 Jul 1989 to 28 Nov 1990)
• Secretary of State for Energy (13 Jun 1987 to 23 Jul 1989)
• Secretary of State for Trade (12 Jun 1983 to 15 Oct 1983)
• Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster ( 6 Apr 1982 to 11 Jun 1983)
• Paymaster General (HM Treasury) (14 Sep 1981 to 10 Jun 1983)
• Party Chair, Conservative Party (14 Sep 1981 to 10 Jun 1983)
• Minister of State (Department of Trade) ( 7 May 1979 to 13 Sep 1981)
• Opposition Spokesperson (Trade) ( 1 Oct 1976 to 7 Apr 1979)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (12 Mar 1974 to 7 Apr 1979)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) ( 8 Jan 1974 to 4 Mar 1974)