Viscount Younger of Leckie

Viscount Younger of Leckie's full title is The Viscount Younger of Leckie. His name is James Edward George Younger, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Viscount Younger of Leckie, including posts and roles held.

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Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
1 January 2023 - 5 July 2024
Lords
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
27 July 2019 - 14 February 2020
Lords
Lords Spokesperson (Department for Education) (Higher Education)
Department for Education
18 July 2016 - 14 June 2017
Lords
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
14 May 2015 - 31 December 2022
Lords
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Intellectual Property)
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
9 January 2013 - 17 July 2014
Lords
Lords Spokesperson (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
6 September 2012 - 9 January 2013
Lords
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
25 June 2012 - 9 January 2013
Lords

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