Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1989

Left the House of Lords on 25 February 2019

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Other offices held in the past

• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (23 Dec 2000 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Member, Privileges Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987)
• Member, Sound Broadcasting Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987)
• Minister of State (Consumer Affairs) ( 6 May 1979 to 4 Mar 1982)
• Opposition Chief Whip (Commons) ( 1 Mar 1975 to 3 May 1979)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Mar 1975 to 3 May 1979)

Recent appearances

• EU Exit: Future Relationship White Paper - Statement 12 Jul 2018

  Some of our greatest earnings are from carriage by sea, and a great many of our goods go through Europe but are destined for countries outside it. Will those goods be exempt from the new regulations or will they be required to accept them, if it is no longer in their interest to pass through European ports?

• European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Third Reading 16 May 2018

  My Lords, my eyes have misted over with gratitude that I have lived long enough to see this happening. My congratulations go to the Government and everybody who has participated in making this possible and making it acceptable to all sides. Thinking of the day when I voted not to stay in the first place, I can only say that, now at last, the air is fresher. We can breathe again and do all the...

• Schools that Work for Everyone Consultation - Statement 14 May 2018

  My Lords—

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