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    The Lord Offord of Garvel
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    Official portrait, 2021
    Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exports
    Assumed office
    24 April 2023
    Preceded by David Duguid
    Succeeded by The Lord Cameron of Lochiel
    Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
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    Baron Offord of Garvel
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