Lord Astor of Hever

Lord Astor of Hever

Full title

The Lord Astor of Hever DL

Name

John Astor

Party/group

Conservative

Joined the Lords

11 February 1986

Contact details

House of Lords, London., SW1A 0PW
Tel: 020 7219 5353 Fax: 0207 219 5979
contactholmember@parliament.uk

Biography

UK Parliament

Post Date
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) 2010-
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) 2010-11
Committee House Date
Finance and Staff Sub Committee Lords 1998-01
Personal Bills Committee Lords 1997-00

Public life

Post Organisation Date
Deputy Lieutenant Kent 1996-

Member's focus

Policy
Agriculture, animals, food and rural affairs
Defence
France
Middle East
UK
Kent
World
France
Middle East

Register of Interests

  • 5: Land and property

    • Residential holdings and stables in Kent
    • Residential holding in York

  • 7: Overseas visits

    • Visit with family to Oman, 29 December 2012 - 6 January 2013, for New Year Celebrations and official meetings as guest of Government of Oman; all travel expenses for myself and my family paid for by myself; accommodation paid for by Government of Oman

  • 10: Non-financial interests (a)

    • President, Durand Group (historical research)
    • Holder of ministerial office as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence, but not in receipt of ministerial salary

  • 10: Non-financial interests (e)

    • Trustee, Astor of Hever Trust
    • Member, Regimental Council, The Life Guards