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Ernest Brown Biography and Timeline

Follow Ernest Brown through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Ernest Brown, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1940–1943Years on this page

1940

14 May 1940

Secretary of State

Secretary of State · Government / Naional Coalition

Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland

Role range: 1940-1945

1940

Emergency Medical Service

Minister · Minister of Health · London · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Continues wartime coordination of hospitals and casualty services.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1941

1941

Postwar Health Planning

Minister · Minister of Health · London · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Begins postwar health discussions during the coalition government.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1941

1943

16 February 1943

Beveridge Debate

Minister · Minister of Health · London · Government / Wartime Coalition

Defends government caution over immediate Beveridge implementation.

Role range: 1940-1943

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