Common epithet used to describe the Secretary of State for National Heritage. Cited by Mary Braid and Jason Bennetto in "The Mellor Affair: When the fun stopped" The Independent on Sunday (26 June 1992).
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The Minister for Fun.
— Common epithet used
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "David Mellor" (Quotations about David Mellor)
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About David Mellor
David John Mellor (born 12 March 1949) is a British broadcaster, barrister, and former politician. As a member of the Conservative Party, he served in the Cabinet of Prime Minister John Major as Chief Secretary to the Treasury (1990–1992) and Secretary of State for National Heritage (April–September 1992), before resigning in 1992. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Putney from 1979 to 1997.
About David Mellor
David John Mellor (born 12 March 1949) is a British broadcaster, barrister, and former politician. As a member of the Conservative Party, he served in the Cabinet of Prime Minister John Major as Chief Secretary to the Treasury (1990–1992) and Secretary of State for National Heritage (April–September 1992), before resigning in 1992. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Putney from 1979 to 1997.
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