FORMER South West Surrey MP Virginia Bottomley (pictured) has chosen the name of a parish on the Isle of Wight for the title under which she will be known on introduction to the House of Lords back benches. Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone will be introduced to the Lords on July 6 when her sponsors will be a former cabinet colleague, Lord Norman Fowler, and Baroness Sheila Noakes. Both were associated with her work for many years. "I gave careful thought to a constituency title," she told The Herald. "This became increasingly difficult, since to choose any major town was invidious." After careful reflection, she said, she chose Nettlestone, as the parish in the Isle of Wight where her family had for seven generations spent their "high days and holidays" in Priory Bay. It also, she said, contains St Helen's Church, where she was christened and where she was married to MP Peter Bottomley. "In addition, the name itself denotes a steadfast quality about the stone, and an ability to be prickly and to sting from time to time. I identify with both qualities." Baroness Bottomley, who retired as local MP at this year's election, made a failed bid for election as MP for the Isle of Wight before victory in SW Surrey at a by-election in 1984. She commented: "Having had the privilege to serve as a member of the Commons for more than 21 years, I am looking forward to making a further contribution in the House of Lords. It will mean I can continue to support many of the causes I care most about. "I am delighted to have this opportunity and regard it as a great honour. I feel exceptionally fortunate to have had such excellent support from colleagues, friends, family and constituents. "The experience I have gained from these varied positions will, I hope, mean I can bring a wealth of knowledge worthy of my new role."