Member for Devon South West since 1997; Member for Plymouth, Sutton 1992-97. Committees: Member, Environment Select Committee 1992-93; Parliamentary Christian Fellowship; Chair, Conservative Christian Fellowship. Political career: Shadow Secretary of State, International Development since 1998; Frontbench Spokesperson, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 1997-98; Parliamentray Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department 1996-97; Assistant Government Whip 1995-96; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Attorney General 1994-95; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Solicitor General 1993. Profession/Trade: Housing Chair, Plymouth Charities. Hobbies: Rugby, cricket, family.
b. 2 October 1955, Portsmouth. Married with two children.

2005				2001
CON HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	21,906	44.8	-2.0	21,970	46.8
Lib Dem	11,765	24.1	5.7	8,616	18.4
Labour	11,545	23.6	-8.0	14,826	31.6
UKIP	3,669	7.5	4.3	1,492	3.2
Majority	10,141	20.7		7,144	15.2
Turnout	48,885	68.5	2.4	46,904	66.1