The Rt Hon Norman Baker
Biography
Norman Baker was appointed Minister of State for Crime Prevention in October 2013. He was elected Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes on 1 May 1997.
Education
Norman was educated at The Royal Liberty School in Gidea Park and studied at Royal Holloway College, University of London.
Political career
- Member of Parliament for Lewes, 1997 to present
- Shadow Secretary of State for the Environment and Transport, 2002 to 2005
- Shadow Environment and Rural Affairs Secretary, 2005 to 2006
- Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 2007
- Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, 2007 to 2010
- Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport, 2010 to 2013
Career outside politics
He held a number of jobs after leaving university, including Regional Director for Our Price Records and a teacher of English as a foreign language. He was elected as a local councillor in 1987 and in 1991 became the Liberal Democrat Leader of Lewes District Council.