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Lord Patten

Member of the House of Lords (Conservative).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Conservative (1 January 1997 – now)

Roles

  • Secretary of State for Education and Science (10 April 1992 – 20 July 1994)
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (13 June 1987 – 9 April 1992)
  • Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Housing) (2 September 1985 – 12 June 1987)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) (14 June 1983 – 2 September 1985)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (5 January 1981 – 13 June 1983)