Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Joseph
Conservative
At a glanceLord Joseph was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Education and Science · Department of Education and Science 14 Sep 1981 – 20 May 1986
- Secretary of State for Industry · Department of Industry 7 May 1979 – 13 Sep 1981
- Secretary of State for Health and Social Security · Department of Health and Social Security 20 Jun 1970 – 4 Mar 1974
- Minister (Ministry of Housing and Local Government) and for Welsh Affairs · Ministry of Housing and Local Government 13 Jul 1962 – 16 Oct 1964
- Minister of State (Board of Trade) · Board of Trade 17 Oct 1961 – 13 Jul 1962
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Housing and Local Government) · Ministry of Housing and Local Government 13 Jul 1959 – 16 Oct 1961
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister without Portfolio · HM Official Opposition 28 Feb 1974 – 5 May 1979
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1967 – 18 Jun 1970
Previous seats
- Leeds North East · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Leeds North East · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Leeds North East · Elected 5 times 9 Feb 1956 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Barons Court 26 May 1955
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Feb 1956 – 10 Dec 1994
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Joseph, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Joseph?
Lord Joseph was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Joseph's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Joseph represent?
Lord Joseph sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Joseph's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Joseph?
Lord Joseph has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Joseph's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.