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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 17 October 2001

Previously MP for Bridgwater until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Bridgewater, 1970-2001. Secretary of State for the Environment, 1983; for Transport, 1983; for Employment, 1983-85; for Northern Ireland, 1985-89, for Defence, 1989-92. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 12 March 1970 — unknown

Also represented Bridgwater

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Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Defence (28 Jul 1989 to 9 Apr 1992)
• The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland ( 3 Sep 1985 to 23 Jul 1989)
• Secretary of State for Employment (16 Oct 1983 to 1 Sep 1985)
• The Secretary of State for Transport (11 Jun 1983 to 16 Oct 1983)
• Secretary of State for Environment ( 6 Jan 1983 to 10 Jun 1983)
• Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Local Government) ( 6 May 1979 to 5 Jan 1983)