Background
Boardman, Lord Thomas Gray was born on January 12, 1919. Son of John Clayton and Janet (Houston) Boardman.
Boardman, Lord Thomas Gray was born on January 12, 1919. Son of John Clayton and Janet (Houston) Boardman.
Graduate, Bromsgrove School. Solicitor, 1947.
Served Northants Yeomanry, 1939-1945, commander, 1956. Member of Parliament Leicester Leicester Southwest, 1967-1974, Leicester S., 1974. Minister for industry, 1972-1974.
Chief secretary to Treasury, 1974. Joint honorary treasurer Conservative Party, 1981-1982. Chairman National Westminster Bank, 1983-1989.
Chairman Chamberlain Phipps Ltd., 1958-1972, The Steetly Company Ltd., 1978-1983. Vice-chairman Allied Breweries Ltd., 1975-1976. Member advisory board L.E.K., since 1990.
High Sheriff, Northamptonshire, 1978, DL, since 1977. Member Association British Chamber of Commerce (president 1977-1980), Executive Association Consultant Peers. Clubs: Cavalry and Guards.
Married Norah Mary Deirdre Gough, 1948. 3 children.