He began in business as a casual participant in commercial enterprises but his gambling became a concern to his family.
[1] Foley was returned unopposed as Tory Member of Parliament for Droitwich at the second general election of 1701.
He was returned at the 1702 English general election, but with other family members in the House of Commons, his activities could not be distinguished.
In June 1711 he was nominated by Robert Harley to the office of Receiver general of leather duty at a salary of £350 p.a.
[1] Foley succeeded to the property of his brother Richard on his death in 1731 and replaced him as MP for Droitwich at a by-election on 15 April 1732.