He went to Whitley Abbey School, Abbey Road, Coventry. He was an accomplished sprinter and played rugby for Warwickshire Schools. He studied at Keele University, receiving a BA (Hons) in Economics, Politics and Modern History in 1967. He then did research at the London School of Economics. He chaired both the Federation of conservative Students and the European Christian Democrat and Conservative Students 1967-70. In 1969, he joined Hill Samuel & Co. In 1971, he became the manager of the European Department at Stirling & Co. From 1975 to 1979, he joined a bank and lived in Paris. He was a Director for corporate finance of Mathercourt Securities Ltd from 1980 to 1991. He is an Associate of the and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
In the period in which he served Esher, the make-up of the seat was classified by economists as a 'natural home' for Taylor's party,[citation needed] and by historians as a safe seat, including its main successor, which he served from 1997 to 2010. Esher is part of the London Commuter Belt, and has seen strong Conservative majorities since the 1930s; Taylor won five elections before deciding to stand down at the 2010 general election to resume a business career.[2]
He was during his first two terms appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) at the Foreign Office, Department of Health and Cabinet Office. He served as Minister for Science and Technology for most of the Second Major ministry: from 1994 to 1997. He became a Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland in 1997, tracking the peace process. He resigned in November 1997 after disagreeing with William Hague's increasing euro-scepticism. See his chapter in 'The Conservatives in Crisis' by Mark Garnett (Editor), Philip Lynch (Editor)
Taylor was the Chairman of the European Movement (2000–2005) and a member of the Britain in Europe Council[clarification needed] until 2005. He chaired the Conservative Group for Europe 2007–11. His views became increasingly challenged by the Conservative Party. In December 2000 he comfortably overcame an attempted de-selection campaign by eurosceptics in his constituency.[3]
He specialised in science and technology issues. He was Minister for Science, Technology and Space at the DTI during 1994–1997 in a Conservative Government. During this time he dealt with a wide variety of issues, including providing support for the next phase of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, increasing awareness of the importance of access to the early internet revolution and coordinating Government support for the Roslin Institute which led to the Cloning of Dolly the Sheep and the creation of the Human Genetics Advisory Commission] in February 1997.[4] See this background interview on his technology policies: https://archivesit.org.uk/interviews/ian-taylor-mbe/
In 2003, he was one of only 15 Conservative MPs who voted against the Iraq War.[5]
He was Chairman of the Conservative Policy Task-force on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 2005–2009. He chaired the all-Party Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (the oldest all-party committee), which includes the Parliamentary Engineering Group. He was also an officer of several all-party Parliamentary committees, including the Office of Science & Technology, the Information Society Alliance (EURIM), PITCOM (Information Technology Committee) and the Corporate Social Responsibility Group.[citation needed] For his comments on science roles, see https://portlandpress.com/biochemist/article/44/1/2/230733/Government-science-ambitions-require-greater
He was a member of the Commission on National Security 2007–09. He was a Visiting Parliamentary Fellow at St. Antony's College Oxford in the Hilary Term 2007, lecturing on energy security. He chaired the European Movement 2000–05 and the Conservative Europe Group 2007-11 and also in 1985–88. He also chaired the Cuba Initiative 2006–2011.[citation needed]
From 1997 until 2010, he was a non-executive director of or adviser to various companies, according to the Register of Members Interests.[citation needed] In 2008, Taylor gained the (Sir) Arthur C. Clarke Award for Individual Achievement in Promoting Space and Science. He was co-chair of the Parliamentary Space Committee and in 2009 he chaired the European Inter-Parliamentary Space Conference.[citation needed]
After Parliamentedit
Taylor has become chairman of tech-related ventures, on the board or advisory board of others. He was on the Government's Science & Technology Facilities Council 2011–2018, on an ESA (European Space Agency) Advisory Board, chaired the National Space Academy steering group until 2018 and was Chair and now President of The League of Remembrance.[6]
During the 2019 general election campaign, he declared that he had become an Independent Conservative and explained in an open letter why on balance he supported the Liberal Democrat candidate in Esher and Walton.[7]
Personal lifeedit
Taylor married Carole Alport in 1974 (daughter of late Lord Alport), and they have two sons and 5 grandchildren. [1]
Referencesedit
^ ab. Ian Taylor. Archived from the original on 28 October 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
^"Tory MP faces party showdown". BBC News. 4 December 2000.
^"New advisory board examines cloning safeguards « Science in the News « News « Royal Society of New Zealand". www.royalsociety.org.nz. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
^"The Public Whip — Iraq — Case for war not established — rejected - 18 Mar 2003 at 21:15". Public Whip. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
^"Profile - Ian Taylor former UK politician". www.ian-taylor.eu. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^"Dominic Raab's Tory predecessor urges voters to back Lib Dems as he blasts Boris Johnson's Brexit plans". Politics Home. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
External linksedit
Ian Taylor MBE MP official site. Now see www.ian-taylor.eu
Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Ian Taylor
ePolitix.com - Ian Taylor MP
Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Ian Taylor MP
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This article needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information September 2013 Ian Colin Taylor MBE born 18 April 1945 1 is a British former Conservative Party politician who was the Member of Parliament MP for Esher from 1987 to 1997 and then for Esher and Walton from 1997 to 2010 Ian TaylorMBETaylor asking Tony Blair s first Prime Minister s Question in May 1997Member of Parliamentfor Esher and WaltonEsher 1987 1997 In office 11 June 1987 12 April 2010Preceded byCarol MatherSucceeded byDominic RaabPersonal detailsBorn 1945 04 18 18 April 1945 age 78 Coventry EnglandPolitical partyIndependent since 2019 Other politicalaffiliationsConservative until 2019 SpouseCarole AlportAlma materKeele University Contents 1 Early life 2 Political career 3 After Parliament 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editHe went to Whitley Abbey School Abbey Road Coventry He was an accomplished sprinter and played rugby for Warwickshire Schools He studied at Keele University receiving a BA Hons in Economics Politics and Modern History in 1967 He then did research at the London School of Economics He chaired both the Federation of conservative Students and the European Christian Democrat and Conservative Students 1967 70 In 1969 he joined Hill Samuel amp Co In 1971 he became the manager of the European Department at Stirling amp Co From 1975 to 1979 he joined a bank and lived in Paris He was a Director for corporate finance of Mathercourt Securities Ltd from 1980 to 1991 He is an Associate of the UK Society of Investment Professionals and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists Political career editBefore being elected for Esher in 1987 Taylor had fought Coventry South East in February 1974 being beaten by Labour s Bill Wilson In the period in which he served Esher the make up of the seat was classified by economists as a natural home for Taylor s party citation needed and by historians as a safe seat including its main successor which he served from 1997 to 2010 Esher is part of the London Commuter Belt and has seen strong Conservative majorities since the 1930s Taylor won five elections before deciding to stand down at the 2010 general election to resume a business career 2 He was during his first two terms appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary PPS at the Foreign Office Department of Health and Cabinet Office He served as Minister for Science and Technology for most of the Second Major ministry from 1994 to 1997 He became a Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland in 1997 tracking the peace process He resigned in November 1997 after disagreeing with William Hague s increasing euro scepticism See his chapter in The Conservatives in Crisis by Mark Garnett Editor Philip Lynch Editor He supported bids for leadership and main policies of Kenneth Clarke except in the 2005 Conservative leadership contest when he backed David Davis citation needed Taylor was the Chairman of the European Movement 2000 2005 and a member of the Britain in Europe Council clarification needed until 2005 He chaired the Conservative Group for Europe 2007 11 His views became increasingly challenged by the Conservative Party In December 2000 he comfortably overcame an attempted de selection campaign by eurosceptics in his constituency 3 He specialised in science and technology issues He was Minister for Science Technology and Space at the DTI during 1994 1997 in a Conservative Government During this time he dealt with a wide variety of issues including providing support for the next phase of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN increasing awareness of the importance of access to the early internet revolution and coordinating Government support for the Roslin Institute which led to the Cloning of Dolly the Sheep and the creation of the Human Genetics Advisory Commission in February 1997 4 See this background interview on his technology policies https archivesit org uk interviews ian taylor mbe In 2003 he was one of only 15 Conservative MPs who voted against the Iraq War 5 He was Chairman of the Conservative Policy Task force on Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics 2005 2009 He chaired the all Party Parliamentary and Scientific Committee the oldest all party committee which includes the Parliamentary Engineering Group He was also an officer of several all party Parliamentary committees including the Office of Science amp Technology the Information Society Alliance EURIM PITCOM Information Technology Committee and the Corporate Social Responsibility Group citation needed For his comments on science roles see https portlandpress com biochemist article 44 1 2 230733 Government science ambitions require greaterHe was a member of the Commission on National Security 2007 09 He was a Visiting Parliamentary Fellow at St Antony s College Oxford in the Hilary Term 2007 lecturing on energy security He chaired the European Movement 2000 05 and the Conservative Europe Group 2007 11 and also in 1985 88 He also chaired the Cuba Initiative 2006 2011 citation needed From 1997 until 2010 he was a non executive director of or adviser to various companies according to the Register of Members Interests citation needed In 2008 Taylor gained the Sir Arthur C Clarke Award for Individual Achievement in Promoting Space and Science He was co chair of the Parliamentary Space Committee and in 2009 he chaired the European Inter Parliamentary Space Conference citation needed After Parliament editTaylor has become chairman of tech related ventures on the board or advisory board of others He was on the Government s Science amp Technology Facilities Council 2011 2018 on an ESA European Space Agency Advisory Board chaired the National Space Academy steering group until 2018 and was Chair and now President of The League of Remembrance 6 During the 2019 general election campaign he declared that he had become an Independent Conservative and explained in an open letter why on balance he supported the Liberal Democrat candidate in Esher and Walton 7 Personal life editTaylor married Carole Alport in 1974 daughter of late Lord Alport and they have two sons and 5 grandchildren 1 References edit a b Biography Ian Taylor Archived from the original on 28 October 2009 Retrieved 16 January 2010 Standing Down Conservative Home Tory MP faces party showdown BBC News 4 December 2000 New advisory board examines cloning safeguards Science in the News News Royal Society of New Zealand www royalsociety org nz Archived from the original on 1 September 2013 Retrieved 2 February 2022 The Public Whip Iraq Case for war not established rejected 18 Mar 2003 at 21 15 Public Whip Retrieved 20 November 2019 Profile Ian Taylor former UK politician www ian taylor eu Retrieved 9 March 2021 Dominic Raab s Tory predecessor urges voters to back Lib Dems as he blasts Boris Johnson s Brexit plans Politics Home 25 February 2020 Retrieved 9 March 2021 External links editIan Taylor MBE MP official site Now see www ian taylor eu Hansard 1803 2005 contributions in Parliament by Ian Taylor ePolitix com Ian Taylor MP Guardian Unlimited Politics Ask Aristotle Ian Taylor MP TheyWorkForYou com Ian Taylor MP The Public Whip Ian Taylor MP voting record BBC News Ian Taylor MP permanent dead link profile 15 February 2005 Dominic Raab s Tory predecessor urges voters to back Lib Dems as he blasts Boris Johnson s Brexit plans 1 Parliament of the United KingdomPreceded bySir Carol Mather Member of Parliament for Esher1987 1997 Constituency abolishedNew constituency Member of Parliament for Esher and Walton1997 2010 Succeeded byDominic RaabPolitical officesPreceded byPatrick McLoughlinas Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Technology Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Trade and Technology1994 1997 Succeeded byThe Lord Sainsbury of Turville Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ian Taylor British politician amp oldid 1161216690, 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