Greg Knight
Sir Gregory Knight (born 4 April 1949) is a British politician, author and musician. He has served as the Conservative MP for East Yorkshire since 2001, having previously served as the MP for Derby North from 1983 to 1997. He served as a minister in the governments of Margaret Thatcher, John Major and David Cameron.
Greg Knight | |
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Knight in 2009 | |
| Vice-Chamberlain of the Household | |
| In office 4 September 2012 – 7 October 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Mark Francois |
| Succeeded by | Desmond Swayne |
| Minister of State for Industry | |
| In office 23 July 1996 – 2 May 1997 | |
| Prime Minister | John Major |
| Preceded by | Timothy Eggar |
| Succeeded by | John Battle |
| Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Commons Treasurer of the Household | |
| In office 7 June 1993 – 23 July 1996 | |
| Prime Minister | John Major |
| Preceded by | David Heathcoat-Amory |
| Succeeded by | Andrew MacKay |
| Lord Commissioner of the Treasury | |
| In office 25 July 1990 – 27 May 1993 | |
| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher John Major |
| Preceded by | Michael Fallon |
| Succeeded by | Andrew MacKay |
| Member of Parliament for East Yorkshire | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2001 | |
| Preceded by | John Townend |
| Majority | 22,787 (43.2%) |
| Member of Parliament for Derby North | |
| In office 9 June 1983 – 8 April 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Whitehead |
| Succeeded by | Bob Laxton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 April 1949 Blaby, Leicestershire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Janet Ormond |
| Alma mater | The College of Law |
| Profession | Solicitor |
| Website | www.gregknight.com |
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