He served as member of the Select Committee on Welsh Affairs from 1987 to 1990, and the Select Committee on Procedure from 1988 to 1990, and was vice-chairman (Wales) of the Conservative Backbench Party Organisation Committee in 1990. A member of the 'No Turning Back Group' he and John Redwood were the only two MPs elected in 1987 invited to Margaret Thatcher's final lunch in 10 Downing Street.
He held positions in the Select Committee on Welsh Affairs from 1987 to 1990, and the Select Committee on Procedure from 1988 to 1990, and served as vice-chairman (Wales) of the Conservative Backbench Party Organisation Committee in 1990. A member of the 'No Turning Back Group', he and John Redwood were the only two MPs elected in 1987 invited to Margaret Thatcher's final lunch in 10 Downing Street.