BELLINGHAM, Henry

Member for North West Norfolk since 2001 and previously 1983-97. Committees: Member, DTI Select Committee 2002-04; Member, Northern Ireland Select Committee 2001-02; Member, Environment Select Committee 1998-91. Political career: Shadow Minister for Justice since 2007; Shadow Minister for Constitutional Affairs 2006-07; Opposition Whip 2005-06; Shadow Minister for Small Business, Enterprise and Employment 2002-05; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt Hon Malcolm Rifkind QC MP 1991-97. Special political interests: Industry, small businesses, Northern Ireland, defence, rural affairs and legal affairs. Profession/Trade: Barrister at Law 1978-85; business consultant and company director 1997-2001. Education: Eton College; Magdalene College, Cambridge, MA and Inns of Court School of Law. Languages spoken: French (working), German (up to O level). Hobbies: Cricket, country sports. b. 29 March 1955. Married with one child.