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- John Biffen
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- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Biography
a politician, from United Kingdom.
William John Biffen, Baron Biffen, (3 November 1930 – 14 August 2007), was a British Conservative Party politician. He was a member of parliament from 1961 to 1997, and served in Margaret Thatcher's cabinet; he then served in the House of Lords.
Political Career
Party Affiliation
Positions Held
member of the House of Lords
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member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom
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member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Lord Privy Seal
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member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Leader of the House of Commons
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Lord President of the Council
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Leader of the House of Commons
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Lord President of the Council
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Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury
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member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
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