Douglas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Sowerby
Arthur Leslie Noel Douglas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Sowerby, CH, PC (11 August 1898 – 2 May 1996) was a British Labour politician. He was the last British Cabinet minister born in the 19th century. After he retired in 1967, every Cabinet minister has been born since 1900. He was also the last veteran of World War I to serve in the Cabinet and both Houses of Parliament.
The Right Honourable The Lord Houghton of Sowerby CH PC | |
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Portrait by Walter Bird, 1963 | |
| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
| In office 18 October 1964 – 6 April 1966 | |
| Prime Minister | Harold Wilson |
| Preceded by | The Lord Blakenham |
| Succeeded by | George Thomson |
| Member of Parliament for Sowerby | |
| In office 17 March 1949 – 8 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | John Belcher |
| Succeeded by | Max Madden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 August 1898 |
| Died | 2 May 1996 (aged 97) |
| Spouse | Vera Travis |
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