Richard Patrick Tracey JP (born 8 February 1943) is a leading British Conservative politician from London. He is a member of the London Assembly representing Merton & Wandsworth.
He was MP for Surbiton from 1983 until 1997 when it was abolished. He served as Environment and Sports Minister from 1985 to 1987, and was a leading member of the Public Accounts Committee from 1993-97. At the 1997 General Election, he unsuccessfully contested Kingston and Surbiton.
Educated at King Edward VI School, Stratford upon Avon, and the University of Birmingham (LLB Honours). Leader Writer, Daily Express 1964-66: Presenter and Reporter, BBC TV and radio current affairs programmes, presenter of several documentary programmes 1966-78: Public Affairs Consultant 1978-83: Author of 'World of Motor Sport' (with Richard Hudson-Evans) 1971 and 'Hickstead - the first twelve years' (with Michael Clayton) 1972
He is a Freeman of the City of London and a Justice of the Peace.
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