Background
BATES, Michael Walton was born on May 26, 1961 in Gateshead, England. Parents: John Bates and Ruth Bates (née Walton).
BATES, Michael Walton was born on May 26, 1961 in Gateshead, England. Parents: John Bates and Ruth Bates (née Walton).
Gateshead College.
Member. Conservative Party, since 1980. Member, National Committee of Young Conservatives, 1984-1988. United Kingdom representative, DEMYC, 1987.
Member of Parliament, Langbaurgh, since 1992. Member, Parliamentary Select Committee on Social Security, since 1992.
Christian
Clubs: Vice President, Marske Cricket Club.
Spouse Carole Bates (née Whitfield), 1983. Children: Matthew, Alexander.