Member for Clwyd West since 2005. Political career: Member, National Assembly for Wales 2002–03; Parliamentary Candidate, City of Chester 2001; Parliamentary Candidate, Conwy 1997. Special political interests: Environment, law and order, constitutional affairs. Profession/Trade: Solicitor–senior partner in practice based in Wales. Education: Ruabon Grammar School; University College, London. Hobbies: Cars, travel and history, supporter of Liverpool Football Club.
b. 1952. Married with two children.

2005				2001
CON GAIN	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	12,909	36.3	0.7	12,311	35.6
Labour	12,776	35.9	-2.9	13,426	38.8
Lib Dem	4,723	13.3	1.9	3,934	11.4
Plaid Cymru	3,874	10.9	-2.0	4,453	12.9
UKIP	512	1.4	0.1	476	1.4
Independent	507	1.4	-	-	-
Socialist Labour Party	313	0.9	-	-	-
Majority	133	0.4		1,115	3.2
Turnout	35,614	64.0	-0.1	34,600	64.1