Norman Fowler - Definition and Overview

Peter Norman Fowler, Baron Fowler, PC, usually known as Norman Fowler before he was given his peerage, and probably now best known as Lord Fowler, is a British Conservative politician who was from 1981 to 1990 a member of Margaret Thatcher's Cabinet. He was made a life peer in 2001.

Education

He was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford, in the county of Essex.

Political career

As Social Services secretary in 1986 he implemented the first official drive to educate the British public to the dangers of AIDS. In 2003, he proposed that the European Union should appoint a high-level coordinator with ambassadorial rank to deal with the AIDS epidemic[1] (http://politics.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,9174,899971,00.html).

Work in industry

He has been deeply involved in industry, having been on the board of directors of several companies. He is currently Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Aggregate Industries plc[2] (http://www.aggregate.com/plc/flash_template/management.htm).

External link

• "Europe should appoint Aids envoy, peer says (http://politics.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,9174,899971,00.html)" - a Guardian article by Michael White, dated February 21, 2003