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CodeDS/UK/15767
NameWalker; Lord; Peter Edward (1932-2010); Baron Walker of Worcester, MBE; British Conservative Party politician
Dates1932-2010
GenderMale
BiographyPeter Edward Walker, Baron Walker of Worcester, MBE, PC (25 March 1932 – 23 June 2010) was a British politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he served in the Cabinet as the Environment Secretary (1970–72), Trade and Industry Secretary (1972–74), Agriculture Minister (1979–83), Energy Secretary (1983–87) and Welsh Secretary (1987–90). He was a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the constituency of Worcester from 1961 to 1992. He was made a life peer in 1992.

Walker was a founder of the Tory Reform Group, and served as Chairman of the Carlton Club.

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