Lord Prior

Leave of Absence since 27 May 2010

Lord Prior

Full title

The Rt Hon. the Lord Prior

Name

James Prior

Party/group

Other

Joined the Lords

14 October 1987

Biography

UK Parliament

Post Date
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 1981-84
Secretary of State for Employment 1979-81
Shadow Secretary of State 1974-79
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House Lords (Privy Council Office) 1972-74
Deputy Chair, Conservative Party 1972-74
Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 1970-72
Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1965-65
Committee House Date
Sub-Committee I Lords 2003-04
Science and Technology Committee (L) Lords 2002-04
Constituency Date
Waveney 1983-87
Lowestoft 1959-83