Geoff Hoon
Geoffrey William Hoon (born
December 6 1953),
Member of Parliament for Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, was appointed British Secretary of State for Defence in October
1999. Born in
Derby,
Derbyshire), he was educated at Nottingham High School and
Jesus College, Cambridge, reading
law.
At the time of writing he is widely expected to resign when the Hutton Inquiry reports.