The office was then generally regarded as a sinecure. In February 1790 he was returned to the House of Commons for East Looe, a seat he held until June the same year, and then represented Stamford until 1801. He was also Envoy to Berlin between 1800 and 1802.
The office was once considered a comfortable position. In February 1790, he was re-elected to the House of Commons for East Looe, holding that seat until June of the same year, and then represented Stamford until 1801. He also served as Envoy to Berlin from 1800 to 1802.