He contested Wells Constituency in Somerset in the 1979 General Election .
He was a member of Torfaen Council from 1973 -- 87 and was Chair of its Finance Committee from 1976 -- 86 .
member contested Wells Constituency in Somerset in the 1979 General Election .
He was a member of Torfaen Council from 1973 -- 87 and was Chair of its Finance Committee from 1976 -- 86 .