Private Life
On 18 October 1980 Sayeed married Nicola Anne Power (born 11 November 1956), daughter of Norman and Joy Power. Sayeed's wife prefers to go by her middle and maiden names, as Anne Power. They have two sons: Edward (born 1985), who spent some time as a research assistant to his father in the House of Commons.; and Richard (born 1988).
Whilst he was MP for Mid Bedfordshire, Sayeed lived in Westminster, and also had a house in Houghton Conquest.
He was a member of the Reform Club and is a member of the Carlton Club. His interests include golf (Secretary, Lords and Commons Golfing Society 2004 and winner, 1998 and 1999, of the Parliamentary Handicap), sailing (Royal Naval Sailing Association and Royal Temple YC), tennis, skiing, classical music (Chairman of the Parliament Choir 2002-2003), books and architecture.
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