Paul Boateng

Paul Boateng
Born	1951-06-14 Hackney, England
Alma mater	University of Bristol
Religion	Methodism
Children	5
Spouse	Janet Boateng
Member of	Königswinter/Speakers
Party	Labour
British High Commissioner to South Africa In office 14 March 2005 - 26 April 2009  Chief Secretary to the Treasury  In office 29 May 2002 - 5 May 2005 Preceded by Andrew Smith Succeeded by Des Browne  Financial Secretary to the Treasury  In office 8 June 2001 - 28 May 2002 Preceded by Stephen Timms  Minister of State for Home Affairs In office 27 October 1998 - 8 June 2001  Minister for the Disabled In office 4 May 1997 - 27 October 1998  Member of Parliament for Brent South In office 12 June 1987 - 11 April 2005

Paul Boateng is a former cabinet minister, and served as British High Commissioner to South Africa from 2005 to 2009.

As High Commissioner, Boaeng was involved in making representations to the South African government about its proposed legislation preventing South Africans from joining foreign military forces.

Later activities

He joined the board of private security company Aegis Defence Services in October 2009.

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