New ministerial appointment: Lord Henley
Lord Henley has been appointed as a Lord in Waiting (Government Whip).
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The Queen has been pleased to approve the following ministerial appointment:
- The Rt Hon Lord Henley as a Lord in Waiting (Government Whip)
Background
This a paid ministerial role.
Lord Henley’s appointment fills a pre-existing vacancy in the 5 salaried positions for whips in the Lords.