According to his website: "Sir George was first elected Member of Parliament for North West Hampshire on 1st May 1997 with a majority of 11,551 votes. He was re-elected on 7th June 2001 with an increased majority (12,009 votes) but on a reduced turnout, giving him an increased share of the total votes (50.1%). In the June 2005 General Election he was returned with a further increased majority and again an increased share of the vote. Once again, at the May 2010 General Election he gained an increased share of the vote and an increased majority. He is now Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip." Source: www.sirgeorgeyoung.org.uk