Gerald (Gerry) Malone, a Scottish lawyer, was a UK politician from 1983 to 1997 – MP for Aberdeen South (83-87), then Winchester (92 – 97); Deputy Chairman, Conservative Party 92 – 94; Minister of State for Health 94 - 97. Also: Scottish Editor, The Sunday Times and BBC presenter (88 -91). Now, independent director, financial services, healthcare, software and energy companies in Britain and the USA. Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum, Washington DC, Metropolitan Opera Club New York. Opera critic.