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Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Member of the House of Lords (Labour).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Labour (1 January 1996 – now)

Roles

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (8 October 2010 – 5 September 2011)
  • Minister of State (Middle East) (13 June 2003 – 10 May 2005)
  • Minister for Trade and Investment and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (also Department of Trade and Industry) (8 June 2001 – 13 June 2003)
  • Minister of State (Trade and Investment) Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (also FCO) (8 June 2001 – 6 June 2003)
  • Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (8 June 2001 – 30 May 2005)