Mark Garnier

Mark Garnier
Mark Garnier MP
Member of Parliament
for Wyre Forest
Incumbent
Assumed office
6 May 2010
Preceded by Richard Taylor
Majority 2,643 (5.2%)
Personal details
Born 26 February 1963 (1963-02-26) (age 48)

[1]
Nationality British
Political party Conservative
Website www.markgarnier.co.uk

Mark Robert Timothy Garnier[2] (born 26 February 1963) is a British Conservative Party politician who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wyre Forest, elected at the 2010 general election.[3][4]

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Early life

Garnier was born in London in 1963. He was educated at Charterhouse School. His occupation prior to becoming an MP was a Fund Manager.

Political career

Garnier was a district councillor of the Forest of Dean District Council from 2003 to 2007. He stood as the Conservative candidate in the 2005 general election, and then the 2010 general election for Wyre Forest where was elected Member of Parliament. The election saw a 7.4% swing towards Garnier, giving him a majority of almost 3,000 votes.

The bulk of Garnier's work in Parliament is focused on the constituency of Wyre Forest, including eduction, healthcare and economic development.[5]

In Westminster, Garnier serves on the Treasury Select Committee and raised a debate in the House on Commons on 29 November 2010 (with several other Conservative MPs) on the regulation of independent financial advisors.[6] Garnier also serves on several All Party Parliamentary Groups and is Deputy Chairman of the APPG concerning Space.[7]

Personal life

Garnier is married to Caroline, and they have three children: Edward, Jemima and George. They live in the Wyre Forest constituency, England.

He is a governor of Kidderminster College.

References

  1. ^ "Mark Garnier MP". BBC Democracy Live. BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/representatives/profiles/35520.stm. Retrieved 25 July 2010. 
  2. ^ http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/59418/notices/1118281/from=2010-05-06;to=2010-05-19;all=returned+westminster/
  3. ^ TheyWorkForYou.com
  4. ^ BBC Election 2010
  5. ^ Mark Garnier's work in Wyre Forest
  6. ^ House of Commons Debate - 29 November 2010 (video)
  7. ^ Mark Garnier's work in Westminster

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Richard Taylor		 Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest
2010–present		 Incumbent


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