BORN
2 August 1940

EDUCATED
The King’s School, Canterbury

FURTHER EDUCATION
Peterhouse, Cambridge

PROFESSION
Joined Parliament Office, House of Lords 1964
Private Sec of Leader of House of Lords and Govt Chief Whip 1971-74
Establishment Officer and Sec to Chm. of Committees 1974-83
Principal Clerk, Overseas and European Office 1983-85
Clerk of Private Bills 1985-88
Clerk of Public Bills 1988-94
Principal Finance Officer 1994-97
Clerk of Parliaments, House of Lords 1997-2002