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Lord King of Bridgwater

Member of the House of Lords (Conservative).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Conservative (17 October 2001 – now)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (9 April 1992 – 8 April 1997)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (11 June 1987 – 16 March 1992)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (9 June 1983 – 18 May 1987)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (3 May 1979 – 13 May 1983)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (10 October 1974 – 7 April 1979)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (28 February 1974 – 20 September 1974)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (18 June 1970 – 8 February 1974)
  • MP for Bridgwater, Conservative (12 March 1970 – 29 April 1970)

Roles

  • The Secretary of State for Defence (28 July 1989 – 9 April 1992)
  • The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (3 September 1985 – 23 July 1989)
  • Secretary of State for Employment (16 October 1983 – 1 September 1985)
  • The Secretary of State for Transport (11 June 1983 – 16 October 1983)
  • Secretary of State for Environment (6 January 1983 – 10 June 1983)
  • Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Local Government) (6 May 1979 – 5 January 1983)

Bridgwater: 1997 general election: majority 1,796 (3.3%).