Joined House of Lords: 11th January 2005
Chris Patten was elected as an MP between 1979 and 1992. He served as Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Overseas Development) between 1986 and 1989 and as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster between 1990 and 1992.
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These initiatives were driven by Lord Patten of Barnes, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Lord Patten of Barnes has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Patten of Barnes has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting