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John Selwyn Gummer Biography and Timeline

Follow John Selwyn Gummer through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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John Selwyn Gummer, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1983–1993Years on this page

1983

Chairman

Chairman of Conservative Party · Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Party

Role range: 1979-1990

1990

6 February 1990

Crisis

Secretary of State for Agriculture · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces increased compensation to farmers affected by BSE

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1992

30 November 1990

Secretary of State for Agriculture

Secretary of State for Agriculture · Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Minister of Agriculture

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1992

1993

27 May 1993

Secretary of State for the Environment

Secretary of State for the Environment · Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1993-1997

Records, sources and methodology

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