Mark Field

Mark Field is the MP for Westminster and a former solicitor with international law firm Freshfields.

Political career

From his biog on conservativehome:

In June 2001 Mark won the Cities of London and Westminster seat with a majority of 4499 in succession to Peter (now Lord) Brooke. At the 2005 election his majority rose to 8095 on a 4.5% swing to the Conservatives from second-placed Labour.

Mark was initially promoted to the Conservative Party frontbench in June 2003 and served as an Opposition Whip until March 2004. In November 2003 he was appointed Shadow Minister for London, where his role included liaising with Greater London Assembly Conservative members and our parliamentary candidates in the Capital where we achieved the largest regional swing and secured eight MPs in seats previously held by Labour.

Between May and December 2005, Mark was the Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury. During a busy time in that position he served on the Finance Act (No.2) 2005 and as the main Opposition spokesman on the Floor of the House and in committee on the Registration of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill 2005 and National Insurance Contributions Bill 2005.

Between December 2005 and November 2006, Mark was Shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts, with responsibilities including the Arts, Heritage, Architecture and Design, Libraries, Museums and galleries, the Royal Estates, Regional Policy and Local Government as well as aspects of broadcasting and the National Lottery.

Affiliations

Secretary of the All-Party Group on British-German Parliamentary Group and the All-Party Group on Venture Capital & Private Equity.

Contact

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Website: