Ann Widdecombe

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Maidstone (1987–1997)ISBN 0-297-64572-2
  • 2002: An Act of Treachery. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson ISBN   0-297-64573-0
  • 2005: Father Figure. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson ISBN   0-297-82962-9
  • 2005: An Act of Peace. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson ISBN   0-297-82958-0
  • Non-fiction

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    Notes

    1. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (1993–94)

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    Ann Widdecombe
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    Widdecombe in 2009
    Minister of State for Prisons
    In office
    28 February 1995 2 May 1997
    In office
    11 June 1987 12 April 2010
    Parliament of the United Kingdom
    Preceded by Member of Parliament
    for Maidstone

    19871997
    Constituency abolished
    New constituency Member of Parliament
    for Maidstone and The Weald

    19972010
    Succeeded by
    Political offices
    Preceded by Shadow Secretary of State for Health
    1998–1999
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Shadow Home Secretary
    1999–2001
    Succeeded by