Henry's Experience

Henry was MP for North West Norfolk between 1983 and 1997. A specialist in small businesses, countryside and farming issues, defence and Northern Ireland, he was PPS to Sir Malcolm Rifkind (then Defence and Foreign Secretary) from 1991-97.
In June 2001, Henry was re-elected as MP for North West Norfolk. In July 2002, he was appointed as a Shadow Minister for Trade & Industry, responsible for representing Industry, Small Business and Construction as part of the Shadow Economic Affairs team. In May 2005, he was appointed as an Opposition Whip. In November 2006, he was appointed Shadow Minister for the Department of Constitutional Affairs. In June 2007, he was appointed as a Shadow Minister for Justice.

On 6 May 2010 Henry was re-elected to his sixth term as MP for North West Norfolk, with a majority of 14,810.  On 14 May, 2010 he was appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office with responsibilities for Africa, Overseas Territories, United Nations and conflict resolution..

About Henry

Henry was born in March 1955. He studied Law at Magdalene College, Cambridge. He graduated and was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1977. Here he served as a barrister for 8 years. Prior to being re-elected in 2001, he ran his own consultancy practice specialising in advising firms on inward investment.

Henry married Emma Whiteley in 1993 and they have a son, Jamie. Having grown up and made his home in Norfolk he is passionate about issues that affect his constituency, constantly fighting for rural communities, agriculture, the environment and small businesses. He is joint secretary of the Lords and Commons Cricket Club, and outside Westminster enjoys country sports and golf.