The Rt Hon David Mellor QC

Moderation is not a word that one would associate with David Mellor. Whatever his passion - be it music, football or business - he pursues it with the kind of energy and commitment that would leave the finest athlete panting at the starting block.

Between 1981 and 1992 David served in six different Departments of State, including the Home Office and the Foreign Office. He joined the Cabinet in 1990 as Chief Secretary to the Treasury and in May 1992 became the founding Secretary of State for National Heritage.

Since leaving the Government, David has pursued a multi-faceted career. When he's not busy introducing listeners to the wider world of classical music, the former barrister and politician runs his own international business consultancy and writes for the London Evening Standard, the Guardian and the People on sport and the arts

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