Member for Folkestone and Hythe since 1983. Political career: Leader of the Conservative Party since 2003; Shadow Chancellor 2001-02; Shadow Foreign Secretary 1997-99; Secretary of State for the Home Department 1993-97; Secretary of State for the Environment 1992-93; Secretary of State for Employment 1990-92; Minister for Housing and Planning 1989-90; Minister of State for Planning and Water 1988-89; Minister of State for Local Government 1987-88; Under-Secretary of State for Trade and Industry 1985-87. Special political interests: Employment law, town and country planning. Profession/Trade: Barrister; counsel. Education: Llanelli Grammar School; Peterhouse, Cambridge. Affiliations: Chair, Coningsby Club 1972-73; Chair, Bow Group 1970-71; Member, Political Committee, Carlton Club.
b. 1941. Married with three children.