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George Young

George Samuel Knatchbull Young

British Conservative politician (born 1941).

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ISNI

UK National Archives ID

UK National Archives

BBC Things ID

BBC Things

Statements about George Young

Sex or Gender

Male

Date of Birth

7/16/1941

Member of Political Party

Conservative Party

Educated At

Christ Church
University of Surrey
Eton College
St Aubyn's School
St. Aubyns School

Instance Of

Human

Country of Citizenship

United Kingdom

Place of Birth

Oxford

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Position Held

25 items
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury
(10/19/2012 - 7/14/2014)
Replaces
:
Andrew Mitchell
Replaced By
:
Michael Gove
Start Time
: 10/19/2012
End Time
: 7/14/2014
Leader of the House of Commons
(5/12/2010 - 9/4/2012)
Replaces
:
Harriet Harman
Replaced By
:
Andrew Lansley
Start Time
: 5/12/2010
End Time
: 9/4/2012
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
(9/8/2009 - 5/11/2010)
Replaces
:
Alan Duncan
Replaced By
:
Rosie Winterton
Start Time
: 9/8/2009
End Time
: 5/11/2010
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
(6/1/1998 - 9/26/2000)
Replaces
:
Gillian Shephard
Replaced By
:
Angela Browning
Start Time
: 6/1/1998
End Time
: 9/26/2000
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
(6/11/1997 - 6/1/1998)
Replaces
:
David Clark, Baron Clark of Windermere
Replaced By
:
John Maples, Baron Maples
Start Time
: 6/11/1997
End Time
: 6/1/1998
Secretary of State for Transport
(7/5/1995 - 5/2/1997)
Replaces
:
Brian Mawhinney, Baron Mawhinney
Replaced By
:
John Prescott
Start Time
: 7/5/1995
End Time
: 5/2/1997
Financial Secretary to the Treasury
(7/11/1994 - 7/5/1995)
Replaces
:
Stephen Dorrell
Replaced By
:
Michael Jack
Start Time
: 7/11/1994
End Time
: 7/5/1995
Member of the House of Lords
(9/29/2015 - )
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Start Time
: 9/29/2015
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
(1993 - )
Start Time
: 1993
Member of the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom
(5/6/2010 - 3/30/2015)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
North West Hampshire
Elected In
:
2010 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
55th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 5/6/2010
End Time
: 3/30/2015
Member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom
(5/5/2005 - 4/12/2010)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
North West Hampshire
Elected In
:
2005 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
54th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 5/5/2005
End Time
: 4/12/2010
Member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom
(6/7/2001 - 4/11/2005)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
North West Hampshire
Elected In
:
2001 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 6/7/2001
End Time
: 4/11/2005
Member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
(5/1/1997 - 5/14/2001)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
North West Hampshire
Elected In
:
1997 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 5/1/1997
End Time
: 5/14/2001
Comptroller of the Household
(7/14/1990 - 11/28/1990)
Replaces
:
Alastair Goodlad
Replaced By
:
David Lightbown
Start Time
: 7/14/1990
End Time
: 11/28/1990
Member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom
(4/9/1992 - 4/8/1997)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
Ealing Acton
Elected In
:
1992 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
51st Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 4/9/1992
End Time
: 4/8/1997
Member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom
(6/11/1987 - 3/16/1992)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
Ealing Acton
Elected In
:
1987 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
50th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 6/11/1987
End Time
: 3/16/1992
Member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom
(6/9/1983 - 5/18/1987)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
Ealing Acton
Elected In
:
1983 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
49th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 6/9/1983
End Time
: 5/18/1987
Member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom
(5/3/1979 - 5/13/1983)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
Acton
Elected In
:
1979 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
48th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 5/3/1979
End Time
: 5/13/1983
Member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom
(10/10/1974 - 4/7/1979)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
Acton
Elected In
:
October 1974 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
47th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 10/10/1974
End Time
: 4/7/1979
Member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom
(2/28/1974 - 9/20/1974)
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Electoral District
:
Acton
Elected In
:
February 1974 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
46th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Start Time
: 2/28/1974
End Time
: 9/20/1974
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
(6/1/1998 - 9/22/2000)
Replaces
:
Gillian Shephard
Replaced By
:
Angela Browning
Start Time
: 6/1/1998
End Time
: 9/22/2000
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport
(5/2/1997 - June 1997)
Replaces
:
Andrew Smith
Replaced By
:
Norman Fowler
Start Time
: 5/2/1997
End Time
: June 1997
Shadow Secretary of State for Wales
(6/15/1999 - 9/26/2000)
Replaces
:
Liam Fox
Replaced By
:
Angela Browning
Start Time
: 6/15/1999
End Time
: 9/26/2000
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
(6/1/1998 - 6/15/1999)
Replaces
:
Gillian Shephard
Replaced By
:
George Young
Start Time
: 6/1/1998
End Time
: 6/15/1999
Lord Privy Seal
(5/12/2010 - 9/4/2012)
Replaces
:
Harriet Harman
Replaced By
:
Andrew Lansley
Start Time
: 5/12/2010
End Time
: 9/4/2012

Occupation

Politician

Given Name

George

Noble Title

Baronet
Baron
(9/29/2015 - )
Subject Has Role
:
Life Peer
Start Time
: 9/29/2015

Languages Spoken, Written or Signed

English

Award Received

Companion of Honour
(9/20/2012 - )
Start Time
: 9/20/2012

Work Location

London

Name in Native Language

George Young

Family Name

Young

Archives At

National Library of Wales

Birth Name

George Samuel Knatchbull Young

Child

Sophia Angelica Young
George Horatio Young
Hugo Patrick Young
Camilla Mary Young

Father

Sir George Young, 5th Baronet

Mother

Elisabeth Knatchbull-Hugessen

Spouse

Aurelia, Lady Young
(7/11/1964 - )
Start Time
: 7/11/1964

Candidacy in Election

10 items
2010 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
North West Hampshire
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 31,072
Ranking
: 1
2005 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
North West Hampshire
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 26,005
Ranking
: 1
1997 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
North West Hampshire
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 24,730
Ranking
: 1
2001 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
North West Hampshire
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 24,374
Ranking
: 1
February 1974 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Acton
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 18,492
1979 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Acton
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 21,056
October 1974 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Acton
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 17,669
1983 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Ealing Acton
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 22,051
Ranking
: 1
1987 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Ealing Acton
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 25,499
Ranking
: 1
1992 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Ealing Acton
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 22,579
Ranking
: 1

Described by Source

The Times
(2/5/2010)
Statement Is Subject Of
:
Interview
Point in Time
: 2/5/2010
BBC News
(12/1/2013)
Point in Time
: 12/1/2013

Native Language

English
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