Born: 1947 (age 76 years), Belfast, United Kingdom
Spouse: Stella Empey
Previous offices: Acting First Minister of Northern Ireland (2001–2001), Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment of Northern Ireland (1998–2002), and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland (1998–2011)
Education: Queen's University Belfast
Party: Ulster Unionist Party
Office: Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom since 2011