9 January 2007 - Lord McKenzie of Luton to join DWP Ministerial Team
Lord McKenzie of Luton has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary (Lords) at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions John Hutton said:
“I am delighted that Lord McKenzie will be joining the department and look forward to working with him. His breadth of experience will be a great asset to the team at what is an exciting and important time for the department.”
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Biography
Lord McKenzie of Luton is currently a spokesman for HMT and Government Whip for the DTI.
He became a Lord in 2004 and has represented Farley ward as a Councillor on Luton Borough Council, a post he resigned on his appointment to the Whip’s Office in 2006.
He worked for Price Waterhouse for much of his career, including roles in Hong Kong and Vietnam.
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