He represented Keighley and Richmond in the House of Commons and was Winston Churchill's Parliamentary Private Secretary from 1941 to 1945. The title is presently held by his son, the second Baronet, who succeeded in 1989.
He held a seat in the House of Commons for Keighley and Richmond, and was Winston Churchill's personal secretary during his tenure as Prime Minister. The current holder of this role is his son, who took over in 1989.