Born: 1940 (age 83 years), Kings Langley, United Kingdom
Previous offices: Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms of the United Kingdom (2002–2008), Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of United Kingdom (1997–2001), Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom (1997–2001), and more
Partner: Sally Barbara Kay Ridgway (1965–)
Children: Neil Grocott and John Grocott
Office: Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom since 2001
Party: Labour Party