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Lord Howell of Guildford

Member of the House of Lords (Conservative).

Membership

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

Roles

  • Chair, International Relations and Defence Committee (25 May 2016 – 1 July 2019)
  • Chair, Soft Power Committee (16 May 2013 – 11 March 2014)
  • Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (International Energy Policy) (12 May 2010 – 6 September 2012)
  • Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (8 June 2005 – 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (1 July 2000 – 6 May 2010)
  • Chair, Foreign Affairs Committee (1 January 1987 – 21 March 1997)
  • The Secretary of State for Transport (14 September 1981 – 11 June 1983)
  • Secretary of State for Energy (5 May 1979 – 13 September 1981)
  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (1 July 1977 – 3 May 1979)
  • Minister of State (Department of Energy) (8 January 1974 – 4 March 1974)
  • The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (5 November 1972 – 8 January 1974)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (26 March 1972 – 5 November 1972)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Employment) (5 January 1971 – 26 March 1972)
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Civil Service Department) (20 June 1970 – 26 March 1972)
  • The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (20 June 1970 – 5 January 1971)