He was Conservative Member of Parliament for North East Bedfordshire, Solicitor-General from 1979 to 1983 under Margaret Thatcher, and Attorney General under John Major from 1992 to 1997.
He was Conservative Member of Parliament for North East Bedfordshire. After 20 years at the Bar he was appointed Solicitor-General from 1979 to 1983 under Margaret Thatcher, and Attorney General under John Major from 1992 to 1997.