Michael Bates
Michael Bates, Lord Bates, was appointed a Conservative Peer in 2008. He was previously MP for Langbaurgh 1992-97, during which time he helds posts as a Government Whip and as Paymaster General. He served as Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party 2007-10, and as Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) 2009-10.[1] he was appointed a Lords Whip in October 2013.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Lord Bates, www.parliament.uk, accessed 8 October 2013.
- ↑ Ministerial appointments: 7 October 2013, Prime Minister's Office, 7 October 2013.