LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Ian

Member for Bridgwater and West Somerset since 6 May 2010, for Bridgwater 2001-10. Committees: Member, Works of Art Select Committee since 2011; Member, Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments since 2010; Chairman, Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies since 2010; Chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Dyslexia Group since 2007; Chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Pharmaceuticals Group since 2007; Chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Taxation Group since 2007; Member, Environmental Audit Select Committee 2007-10; Member, Public Administration Select Committee 2002-10; Former Secretary, West of England Conservative Group. Political career: Parliamentary Candidate for Torridge and West Devon 1997; Candidate for Tyne and Wear Euroseat 1994; Councillor, Tynedale District Council 1985-89. Special political interests: Agriculture, trade and industry, tourism, defence, energy, taxation, education (particularly dyslexia and children with special needs). Profession/Trade: Managing director of a construction company; managed family arable farm in Berwickshire; Major in TA. Education: South of Scotland Agricultural College; Millfield School, Somerset. Hobbies: Walking, skiing, tennis; gardening; cinema; vigorous debate. b. 23 February 1959. Married with one son and two daughters.