Delyth Morgan, Baroness Morgan of Drefelin
| Baroness Delyth Morgan of Drefelin
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| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families | |
| In office 5 October 2008 – 11 May 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Gordon Brown |
| Preceded by | Kevin Brennan |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Intellectual Property and Quality | |
| In office 27 June 2007 – 5 October 2008 |
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| Born | 30 August 1961 [1] London England |
| Spouse(s) | Jim Shepherd (1991-present) |
| Alma mater | University College, London |
| Website | www.baronessmorgan.org.uk |
Baroness Delyth Morgan, Baroness Morgan of Drefelin sits as a Labour Party peer in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom. She was raised to the peerage in 2004 and appointed Chief Executive of Breast Cancer Campaign in 2011.[2]
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[edit] Professional career
Before being raised to the peerage Morgan had a long and successful career in the voluntary sector, including a decade at the helm of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. She played a leading role in creating breast cancer as a high profile issue when it had been a hidden and rarely discussed condition.[citation needed] She also led fund raising efforts which resulted in the opening in 1999 of the UK's first dedicated breast cancer research facility, the Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre at the Institute of Cancer Research.[citation needed]
[edit] Government career
On 5 October 2008, Morgan was announced as Minister for the Department for Children, Schools and Families, replacing Kevin Brennan. She was previously Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Intellectual Property and Quality) in the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.
[edit] Honours
Morgan was made a Fellow of University College London (her alma mater) in 2005,[3] a Founding Fellow of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Cancer Research in 2006[4] and, in 2005, an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff University.[5]
[edit] Personal life
Morgan is of Welsh heritage. She divides her time between Wales and London and lives with her husband. She has one daughter, presently[when?] at university. In her spare time she enjoys walking, kayaking and listening to and playing live music.[6]
[edit] Lords career
Baroness Morgan has held the following positions in the House of Lords:[7]
- Government Whip, 2007–08
- Government Spokesperson for:
- Communities and Local Government, 2007–08
- Work and Pensions, 2007–08
- Scotland, 2007–08
- Wales, 2007
- Cabinet Office, 2008
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Intellectual Property and Quality), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, 2008
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families, 2008–2010
- Opposition spokesperson for education, 2010
[edit] References
- ^ Delyth Morgan (Peer) Westminster Parliamentary Record; Retrieved June 2001
- ^ New Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Campaign UK Fundraising, 20 April 2011
- ^ Honorary Fellows of UCL University College London; Retrieved June 2011
- ^ The Institute of Cancer Research Confers its First Honorary Degree of the University of London and Announces Fellowships for 2006, Institute of Cancer Research, 11 May 2006; Retrieved June 2011
- ^ Previous Recipients Cardiff University
- ^ Baroness Delyth Morgan - Official website
- ^ Baroness Morgan of Drefelin UK Parliament
[edit] External links
- Some 'Notable' Elliott Pupils Elliottonian Web Site
- Baroness Delyth Morgan Official website
- Delyth Morgan, Baroness Morgan of Drefelin on Twitter
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 1803–2005
- Current session contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at PublicWhip.org
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou.com
- Profile at Westminster Parliamentary Record
- Profile at BBC News Democracy Live
