Lord Patten

Conservative - Life peer

Became Member: 17th June 1997


Lord Patten is not a member of any APPGs
Secretary of State for Education and Science
10th Apr 1992 - 20th Jul 1994
Minister of State (Home Office)
13th Jun 1987 - 9th Apr 1992
Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Housing)
2nd Sep 1985 - 12th Jun 1987
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security)
14th Jun 1983 - 2nd Sep 1985
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
5th Jan 1981 - 13th Jun 1983


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Patten has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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