Shadow Secretary of State for Health
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 Shadow Secretary of State for Health  (UK Shadow Cabinet) | |
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| UK opposition shadow Secretary of State for Health |
The Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is an office within British politics held by a member of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The duty of the office holder is to scrutinise the actions of the government's Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and develop alternative policies. The office holder is a member of the Shadow Cabinet and appointed by the Leader of the Opposition.
Office Holders on Wikispooks
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Diane Abbott | 27 June 2016 | 6 October 2016 |
| Andy Burnham | 7 October 2011 | 13 September 2015 |
| Andy Burnham | 11 May 2010 | 8 October 2010 |
| Andrew Lansley | 19 June 2004 | 11 May 2010 |
| Liam Fox | 15 June 1999 | 6 November 2003 |
| Ann Widdecombe | 24 May 1998 | 13 January 1999 |
| Harriet Harman | 19 October 1995 | 1 July 1996 |
| Margaret Beckett | 20 October 1994 | 19 October 1995 |
| David Blunkett | 18 July 1992 | 20 October 1994 |
| Robin Cook | 13 July 1987 | 18 July 1992 |
| Gwyneth Dunwoody | 8 December 1980 | 31 October 1983 |
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