Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton

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1. When was Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton born?November 18, 1904
2. Where was Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton born?United Kingdom
3. What is Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton known for?Distinguished career as a British Conservative politician and government minister
4. When did Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton die?March 8, 1983
5. What is the title?1st Viscount Boyd of Merton, CH, PC, DL
6. Who was Alan Lennox-Boyd?He was a British politician who helped make important rules and laws for the country.

House of Commons: The lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, where elected Members of Parliament debate and vote on legislation.
Privy Council: A formal body of advisors to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, comprising senior politicians and judges.
Conservative Party: A major political party in the UK, historically advocating for free markets, individual liberty, and a strong national defense.
Ministerial Portfolio: The specific area of government responsibility assigned to a minister, such as finance, health, or foreign affairs.