He served as the Lord Privy Seal and the Leader of the House of Commons from the 2005 general election until 5 May 2006, when he was appointed on that day as Minister for Europe.
He served as the Lord Privy Seal from the 2005 general election until 5 May 2006. He served as the Leader of the House of Commons from the 2005 general election until 5 May 2006. He was appointed on that day as Minister for Europe.