Richard Harrington, Baron Harrington of Watford

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  1. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Syrian Refugees from 2015 to 2016.
  2. As Minister for Afghan Resettlement.
  3. As Minister for Afghan Resettlement. Office vacant between 17 July 2016 and 16 September 2021.

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The Lord Harrington of Watford
Official Portrait of Lord Harrington of Watford, 2024.jpg
Official portrait, 2024
Minister of State for Refugees [a]
In office
8 March 2022 4 September 2022
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament
for Watford

20102019
Succeeded by
Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
Preceded by Gentlemen
Baron Harrington of Watford
Followed by