Member for Beaconsfield since 1997. Committees: Member, Environmental Audit Select Committee 1997-2001; Member, Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments 1997-2001. Political career: Opposition Spokesperson, Constitutional Affairs 1999-2001; Opposition Spokesperson, Home Office since 2001; Conservative Candidate, Lambeth Norwood 1987; Councillor, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham 1982-86. Special political interests: Home affairs, environment, defence, foreign affairs. Profession/Trade: Barrister. Education: Westminster School; Magadelen College, Oxford, MA Modern History. Languages spoken: French. Affiliations: Society of Conservative Lawyers; Member, Borough Council of Justice, Franco-British Society, Luxembourg Society. Hobbies: Fell-walking, skiing, scubadiving, boating.
b. 24 May 1956, London. Married with two children.

2005				2001
CON HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	24,126	55.4	2.7	22,233	52.8
Lib Dem	8,873	20.4	-1.3	9,117	21.6
Labour	8,422	19.4	-2.4	9,168	21.8
UKIP	2,102	4.8	1.0	1,626	3.9
Majority	15,253	35.0	-	13,065	31
Turnout	43,523	63.9	2.3	42,144	61.6