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Lord Patten of Barnes

Member of the House of Lords (Conservative).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Conservative (19 January 2005 – now)

Roles

  • European Commissioner (23 January 2000 – 22 November 2004)
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (28 November 1990 – 9 April 1992)
  • Party Chair, Conservative Party (28 November 1990 – 9 April 1992)
  • Secretary of State for Environment (24 July 1989 – 28 November 1990)
  • Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Overseas Development) (10 September 1986 – 23 July 1989)
  • Minister of State (Department of Education and Science) (5 September 1985 – 10 September 1986)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (14 June 1983 – 2 September 1985)