Driven Conservative
By Jim Brunsden - 17.12.2009 / 00:00 CET
Is the chairman of the Parliament's internal market and consumer protection committee proof that the UK Conservatives are serious about Europe?
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Fact file
Curriculum Vitae
1947: Born, Woking
1967: Degree in mechanical sciences, Cambridge University
1969: Qualified as an engineer
1968-89: Worked for BMC, Austin Rover and Rover
1970: Diploma in management studies
1989: Co-founded motor industry consultancy
1999-: Member of the European Parliament
2009-: Chairman of the Parliament's internal market and comsumer protection committee
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