Betty Boothroyd Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Betty Boothroyd, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1987–19922 events1 places

Chronological biography

1987

Deputy Speaker1987

Politics / Labour Party · Deputy Speaker · London

Appointed Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons

1992

Speaker of House of Commons1992

Politics / Labour Party · Speaker of House of Commons

Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, 1st woman to hold post

Titles and roles

Deputy Speaker · Speaker of House of Commons

Record provenance

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