 House of Commons | Session 1997-98 Publications on the internet Weekly Information Bulletin |
| Weekly Information Bulletin: 17th May 1997
OPPOSITION FRONT BENCH SPOKESPERSONS
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| LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION | Rt Hon John Major MP |
| DEPUTY LEADER | Rt Hon Michael Heseltine MP |
| SHADOW CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER | Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke QC, MP |
| SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | Rt Hon Michael Howard QC, MP |
| SHADOW LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS | Rt Hon Alastair Goodlad, MP |
| SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT | Rt Hon John Gummer MP |
| SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rt Hon Peter Lilley MP |
| SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR NATIONAL HERITAGE | Rt Hon Virginia Bottomley MP |
| SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT | Rt Hon Gillian Shephard MP |
| SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH | Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP |
| SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT | Rt Hon Sir George Young Bt, MP |
| SHADOW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD | Rt Hon Douglas Hogg QC, MP |
| SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WALES | Rt Hon William Hague MP |
In addition, the Leader of the Opposition will have overall responsibility for Foreign Affairs and Defence.
Other subjects will be covered as necessary.
Rt Hon Michael Howard MP and Rt Hon William Hague will take a special interest in constitutional matters.
Shadow Cabinet Ministers will be able to call on the services of Members who served under them in Government.
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