He served as Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food from 1995 to 1997, during the BSE crisis. He is the son of Lord Hailsham, a former Lord Chancellor.
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|width="30%" align="center"|Preceded by:
Quintin McGarel Hogg
|width="40%" align="center"|Viscount Hailsham
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Current incumbant
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