Born in 1957. Gijón (Asturias). Economist. Diploma in External Trade. Former international relations secretary for New Generations (youth movement), 1982-1987. PP Secretary for sectorial relations (1987-1993). Vice-president, DEMYC (Democrat Youth Community of Europe), 1987-1989. Member, Spanish parliament 1990-1993. Member, Committee on Maritime Safety during the V Legislature. MEP since 1994.