Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1978–1981 | 39th | Clutha | National | |
| 1981–1984 | 40th | Clutha | National | |
| 1984–1987 | 41st | Clutha | National | |
| 1987–1990 | 42nd | Clutha | National | |
| 1990–1993 | 43rd | Clutha | National | |
| 1993–1996 | 44th | Clutha | National | |
He joined the National Party in 1956, and held a number of positions in its internal hierarchy. In the 1978 elections, he was elected to replace Peter Gordon as MP for Clutha.
Gray became the National Party's Junior Whip in 1985 and the Senior Whip in 1987.
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