Reginald Maudling Biography and Timeline

Supply Minister Defends Government War Policy

Reginald Maudling remained part of the governing team as ministers faced domestic questions about the intervention.

Role range: 1956-1957

Cabinet Support

Supports the Government line as ministers defend the Suez operation in Parliament

Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957

National Economic Development Council

Government, employers and unions begin coordinated discussions through the National Economic Development Council.

Role range: 1962-1964

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer

Role range: 1963-1964 – 1963-1964

Budget Policy

The 1964 Budget under Reginald Maudling sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.

Role range: 1962-1964

Budget

Reginald Maudling presents the 1964 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Role range: 1962-1964

Election

Stands unsuccesfully as a leader of the Conservative Party

Role range: 1963-1964 – 1963-1964

Election

Defeated for the leadership of the Conservative Party by Edward Heath

Home Secretary of Great Britain

Appointed Home Secretary

Role range: 1970-1974 – 1970-1972

Bloody Sunday

Handles political response to Northern Ireland violence.

Role range: 1969-1998 – 1972-1972

Bloody Sunday

Gives a Commons statement defending the army account.

Role range: 1969-1998 – 1970-1972

Resignation of Reginald Maudling

Resigns over the Poulson affair

Role range: 1970-1974 – 1970-1972