SYMS, Robert

Member for Poole (revised boundary) since 6 May 2010, for Poole 1997-2010. Committees: Chair, Regulatory Reform Select Committee since 2010; Member, Liaison Select Committee since 2010; Member, Transport Select Committee 2002-03; Member, Procedures Select Committee 1998-99; Member, Health Select Committee 1997-99. Political career: Shadow Minister for Local Government 2005-07; Shadow Minister for Local and Devolved Government Affairs 2003-05; Opposition Whip 2003; Opposition Spokesperson for Environment, Transport and Regions 1999-2001; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Michael Ancram as Chair Conservative Party 1999-2000; Parliamentary Candidate, Walsall North 1992; Member, Wiltshire County Council 1985-87; Leader, North Wiltshire District Council 1984-87. Profession/Trade: Builder. Title/Honours/Decorations: Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building, FCIOB. Education: Colstons School, Bristol. Hobbies: Reading, travel, cycling. b,/em>. 15 August 1956, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Married with two children.