Mark Prisk

Biography

Mark Prisk was appointed Minister of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government in September 2012. Mark was elected Conservative MP for Hertford and Stortford in June 2001.

Education

He was educated at Truro School and Reading University, where he studied land management.

Political career

Mark was elected as the MP for Hertford and Stortford in 2001. He served on the Conservative front bench from 2002, covering Treasury and Business portfolios.

Career outside politics

Mark is a chartered surveyor by profession. After graduating, he worked in the property and economic development markets and ran his own business for 10 years before entering politics. His interests include small business and enterprise, urban planning and regeneration as well as defence and foreign affairs.

Personal life

Mark is married and lives in Hertfordshire. He is a keen rugby and cricket fan and also enjoys singing in the Parliament choir.

Previous roles in government