Background
Mayhew, Lord Patrick was born on September 11, 1929. Son of A.G.H. Mayhew.
Mayhew, Lord Patrick was born on September 11, 1929. Son of A.G.H. Mayhew.
Educated, Tonbridge; Master of Arts, Oxford University.
Called to bar Middle Temple, 1955, bencher, 1980. Candidate in general election Camberwell and Dulwich, 1970. Member of Parliament for Royal Tunbridge Wells, 1974-1997.
Parliamentary under secretary of state Department of Employment, 1979-1981. Minister of state Home Office, 1981-1983. Solicitor general, 1983-1987.
Attorney-general, 1987-1992. Secretary state for Northern Ireland, 1992-1997. Member Executive 1922 Committee, 1976-1979, vice chairman Consultant Home Affairs Committee, 1976-1979.
Married Jean Elizabeth Gurney, 1963.