Comments on: A supplementary question

By: lordnorton

lordnorton — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:40:36 +0000

Well done to everyone who has identified Baroness Taylor of Bolton. As Ann Taylor, she was – as howridiculous notes – Leader of the House of Commons 1997-98 and Government Chief Whip from 1998-2001.

Congratulations to Michael who again got in first with the correct answer – very impressive. Commendations to stephenpaterson (another double winner),howridiculous, Matthew Mee, and Jonathan (also a double winner) for so quickly identifying the peer in question.

Frank H. Little: You are correct in your recollection, though Emma Nicholson never made it to ministerial office.

I am impressed by the responses to this week’s questions. As I have indicated in a response to Baroness Murphy’s post, I am contemplating offering a prize – possibly tea at the Lords – for quiz winners. I think I should offer it to anyone who wins three or more of the weekly quizzes. So starting next week….

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:39:59 +0000

Baroness Taylor of Bolton – was Leader of the House and Lord President of the Council?

By: Matthew Mee

Matthew Mee — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:27:09 +0000

How about Ann Taylor?

By: howridiculous

howridiculous — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:46:23 +0000

Dear Lord Norton,

Is it Baroness Taylor of Bolton who as Ann Taylor was Leader of the House of Commons (1997-98) and Government Chief Whip (1998-2001)?

Howridiculous.

By: stephenpaterson

stephenpaterson — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:37:17 +0000

Humph…trouble with the Ladies, of course, is that they have an annoying habit of assuming married names. Also, the House of Commons ladies have learnt so well the benefit of keeping their feet well and truley on the ground that it’s sometimes a little difficult for us mere mortals to know they’ve been elevated.

I’m never quite sure who’s in the cabinet + who isn’t, and then there’s complications like inner cabinets and things.

Anyway, I’ve scanned down the list and checked through the Noble Ladies who’s names ring big bells as MPs and pulled three names out, and I think I’ll plump for Baroness Ann Taylor of Bolton, who was Government Chief Whip
http://biographies.parliament.uk/parliament/default.asp?id=25265

I also found myself clicking on these two:
http://biographies.parliament.uk/parliament/default.asp?id=24992
http://biographies.parliament.uk/parliament/default.asp?id=25339

By: Frank H Little

Frank H Little — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:23:40 +0000

I know Emma Nicholson was once a vice-chairman of the Conservative Party – was she also in the cabinet?

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:16:01 +0000

Baroness Taylor of Bolton?

By: lordnorton

lordnorton — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:03:15 +0000

stephenpaterson: I’m afraid not. Lynda Chalker was (the long-serving) Minister for Overseas Development, but outside the Cabinet.

By: stephenpaterson

stephenpaterson — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:53:53 +0000

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey:
http://biographies.parliament.uk/parliament/default.asp?id=27116