The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon
Biography
Sir Michael Fallon was elected Conservative MP for Sevenoaks, Kent in 1997.
Education
Michael was educated at Epsom College and the University of St Andrews.
Political career
Michael was MP for Darlington from 1983 to 1992. He was a minister in the Department for Education and Science from 1990 to 1992. More recently he has held positions on the Treasury Select Committee and was Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party. He was appointed Minister for Business and Enterprise in September 2012 and Minister of State for Energy in March 2013. In 2014 he also became Minister for Portsmouth. He was appointed Defence Secretary on 15 July 2014.
Career outside politics
Michael is a former director of Bannatyne Fitness Ltd (fitness clubs), Quality Care Homes plc (nursing homes), Just Learning Ltd (nurseries), Attendo AB (Scandinavian social and health care) and Tullett Prebon plc (inter-dealing broking).
Personal life
Michael is married and has 2 children.