Geoffrey Howe

Geoffrey Howe   (politician)
Born	Richard Edward Geoffrey Howe 1926-12-20 Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales
Died	2015-10-09 (Age 88) Idlicote, Warwickshire, England
Nationality	British
Alma mater	University of Cambridge/Trinity Hall
Religion	Anglican
Children	3
Spouse	• Elspeth Howe • Baroness Howe of Idlicote
Party	Conservative
Deputy Prime Minister of United Kingdom  In office 24 July 1989 - 1 November 1990  Leader of the House of Commons  In office 24 July 1989 - 1 November 1990 Succeeded by John MacGregor  Lord President of the Council  In office 24 July 1989 - 1 November 1990 Succeeded by John MacGregor  Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs  In office 11 June 1983 - 24 July 1989 Preceded by Francis Pym Succeeded by John Major  Chancellor of the Exchequer  In office 4 May 1979 - 11 June 1983 Preceded by Denis Healey Succeeded by Nigel Lawson  Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer  In office 18 February 1975 - 4 May 1979 Preceded by Robert Carr Succeeded by Denis Healey  Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Services In office 11 March 1974 - 18 February 1975  Minister of State for Trade and Consumer Affairs In office 5 November 1972 - 4 March 1974  Solicitor General for England and Wales  In office 23 June 1970 - 5 November 1972 Succeeded by Michael Havers  Member of Parliament for East Surrey In office 28 February 1974 - 9 April 1992  Member of Parliament for Reigate In office 18 June 1970 - 28 February 1974  Member of Parliament for Bebington In office 15 October 1964 - 31 March 1966

John Hughes-Wilson stated in 2013 that Geoffrey Howe supported the "Arms to Iraq" project.

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