Joyce Anelay, Baroness Anelay of St Johns
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Joyce Anne Anelay, Baroness Anelay of St. Johns, DBE
, PC (born 17 July 1947) is a Conservative
member of the House of Lords
and has been the Government Chief Whip in the House of Lords since 12 May 2010, having previously been Opposition Chief Whip before the May 2010 General Election.
and Bristol University.
and as a member of Social Security Tribunals.
in 1990 and raised to Dame Commander in 1995. She was made a life peer
as Baroness Anelay of St. Johns, of St. Johns in the County of Surrey
in 1996.
Between May 1997 and June 2002, she served in various Opposition Front Bench posts including as an Opposition Whip and as Shadow Minister for Culture, Media and Sport. Lady Anelay was Shadow Home Office Minister from June 2002 to July 2007. In July 2007, she was appointed as Opposition Chief Whip in the House of Lords, , and on 12 May 2010 was appointed Government Chief Whip
in the House of Lords
and Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.
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Order of the British Empire
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, PC (born 17 July 1947) is a Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
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member of the House of Lords
House of Lords
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and has been the Government Chief Whip in the House of Lords since 12 May 2010, having previously been Opposition Chief Whip before the May 2010 General Election.
Early life
She was born Joyce Anne Clarke on 17 July 1947 and was educated at Enfield County SchoolEnfield County School
Enfield County School is a girls' comprehensive school which was originally created as Enfield Chace School in 1967, following the amalgamation of Enfield County School, which had been a girls' grammar school, with Chace Girls School, a secondary modern school...
and Bristol University.
Professional career
She was a secondary school teacher from 1969 to 1974. She later worked as a volunteer adviser with the Citizens' Advice Bureau, and sat as a Justice of the PeaceJustice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
and as a member of Social Security Tribunals.
Political career
Prior to her appointment to the House of Lords, Lady Anelay held a number of senior posts in the Conservative Party organisation. She was Chairman of the Conservative Women's National Committee from 1993 to 1996. She was created an Officer of the Order of the British EmpireOrder of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in 1990 and raised to Dame Commander in 1995. She was made a life peer
Life peer
In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles cannot be inherited. Nowadays life peerages, always of baronial rank, are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958 and entitle the holders to seats in the House of Lords, presuming they meet qualifications such as...
as Baroness Anelay of St. Johns, of St. Johns in the County of Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
in 1996.
Between May 1997 and June 2002, she served in various Opposition Front Bench posts including as an Opposition Whip and as Shadow Minister for Culture, Media and Sport. Lady Anelay was Shadow Home Office Minister from June 2002 to July 2007. In July 2007, she was appointed as Opposition Chief Whip in the House of Lords, , and on 12 May 2010 was appointed Government Chief Whip
Chief Whip
The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures assigned to an elected member whose task is to administer the whipping system that ensures that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires.-The Whips Office:...
in the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
and Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.
Personal life
Lady Anelay is married to the leading family law and criminal barrister Richard Anelay QC, the head of 1 King's Bench Walk Chambers and a Deputy High Court Judge.Styles
- Miss Joyce Clarke, subsequently Mrs Richard Anelay (1947–1990)
- Mrs Richard Anelay OBEOrder of the British EmpireThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(1990–1995) - Dame Joyce Anelay DBEOrder of the British EmpireThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(1995–1996) - The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Anelay of St Johns DBEOrder of the British EmpireThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(1996–2009) - The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Anelay of St Johns DBEOrder of the British EmpireThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
PC (2009–present)
External links
- Joyce Anelay on the Conservative Party website
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