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Patrick Jenkin Biography and Timeline

Follow Patrick Jenkin through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Patrick Jenkin, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1980–1983Years on this page

1980

Prescription Charges

Secretary of State for Social Services · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Implements higher prescription charges as part of spending restraint.

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1981

1980

Social Security

Secretary of State for Social Services · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Oversees social security and health spending restraint.

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1981

1982

Privatization

Earl · Minister of Trade & Industry · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces British Telecom is to be privatized

Role range: 1979-1990

1983

11 June 1983

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: 1979-1990 – 1983-1985

Records, sources and methodology

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