Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Lever of Manchester
Labour
At a glanceLord Lever of Manchester was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Duchy of Lancaster Office 5 Mar 1974 – 4 May 1979
- Paymaster General (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 6 Oct 1969 – 22 Jun 1970
- Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 29 Aug 1967 – 13 Oct 1969
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Economic Affairs) · Department of Economic Affairs 7 Jan 1967 – 29 Aug 1967
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 20 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Previous seats
- Manchester Central · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 12 Jun 1979
- Manchester, Cheetham · Elected 7 times 23 Feb 1950 – 28 Feb 1974
- Manchester, Exchange · Elected 1 time 5 Jul 1945 – 23 Feb 1950
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 Jul 1945 – 6 Aug 1995
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Lever of Manchester, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Lever of Manchester?
Lord Lever of Manchester was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Lever of Manchester's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Lever of Manchester represent?
Lord Lever of Manchester sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Lever of Manchester's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Lever of Manchester?
Lord Lever of Manchester has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Lever of Manchester's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.