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Steven Norris
STEVEN NORRIS was Conservative MP for Oxford East and then Epping Forest between 1983 and 1997 when he retired from Parliament at his own request.
He was Parliamentary Private Secretary to three ministers, William Waldegrave at the Department of Environment, Nick Ridley as Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Kenneth Baker as Home Secretary.
Transport
In 1992 he became Minister for Transport in London and held the post until 1996 becoming one of London's best-known political figures in the process. In 1997, Steve became Director General of the Road Haulage Association. In 2000 he stood as Conservative candidate for Mayor of London and was selected to run again as their candidate in 2004.
Business Interests
He is now a director of a number of quoted and private companies including Jarvis plc, First Group's London Bus operations and ITIS Holdings plc. He advises a number of blue chip clients on public affairs issues with special emphasis on transport and the built environment. He is Chairman of the National Cycling Strategy Board and President of the Motor Cycle Industry Association.
Media
He is also a prolific broadcaster and writer with a regular column in Property Week. He is frequently in demand as an after dinner speaker and conference chairman.
