about his views on caning in schools. He is a former member of the council of the Open University, and in 2001 received an Honorary Doctorate from the university. References 1934 births Living people Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies People educated at Warwick School UK MPs 1979–1983 UK MPs 1983–1987 UK MPs 1987–1992 UK MPs 1992–1997 Alumni of Plymouth Marjon University