Who was home secretary in 1966?
Roy Harris Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead, OM, PC (11 November 1920 – 5 January 2003) was a British politician who served as President of the European Commission from 1977 to 1981.
Who was in government in 1964?
The October 1964 election returned Labour to power under Harold Wilson. Despite a majority of only four seats, the new government was initially popular, successfully projecting an image of embracing technological and social progress.
Who has been Home Secretary UK?
Home Secretary
| Secretary of State for the Home Department | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Priti Patel since 24 July 2019 | |
| Home Office | |
| Style | Home Secretary (informal) The Right Honourable (within the UK and Commonwealth) |
| Member of | Cabinet Privy Council National Security Council |
What did Reginald Maudling do?
Colonial Secretary Reginald Maudling was for a short time, as Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1961, responsible for the process of decolonisation.
Who was home secretary in 1939?
List of Ministers
| Office | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State for the Home Department | Sir Samuel Hoare, Bt | Conservative |
| Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department | Geoffrey Lloyd | Conservative |
| Osbert Peake | Conservative | |
| First Lord of the Admiralty | Duff Cooper | Conservative |
Who is the home secretary now?
The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP Priti Patel was appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department on 24 July 2019.
Who was Conservative leader in 1964?
Results
| Candidates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Leader | Gained |
| Labour | Harold Wilson | 63 |
| Conservative | Alec Douglas-Home | 4 |
| Liberal | Jo Grimond | 5 |
Who was home secretary under Wilson?
While condemning racial discrimination (and adopting legislation to make it an offence), Wilson’s Home Secretary James Callaghan introduced significant new restrictions on the right of immigration to the United Kingdom.
Who is the current home secretary?
Who is the current health secretary?
Sajid Javid
The current secretary of state for health and social care is Sajid Javid, who was appointed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in June 2021.
Who has been chancellor of the exchequer?
Past Chancellors of the Exchequer
- Sajid Javid. 2019 to 2020.
- Philip Hammond. 2016 to 2019.
- George Osborne. 2010 to 2016.
- Alistair Darling. 2007 to 2010.
Who was the home secretary before Priti Patel?
Priti Patel
| The Right Honourable Priti Patel MP | |
|---|---|
| In office 14 July 2016 – 8 November 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Theresa May |
| Preceded by | Justine Greening |
| Succeeded by | Penny Mordaunt |