Det Udenrigspolitiske Nævn 2011-12, Europaudvalget 2011-12
UPN Alm.del Bilag 82, EUU Alm.del Bilag 200
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Catherine ASHTON
Personal details
BritishBorn March 20, 1956 in Upholland, Lancashire, United KingdomMarriedTwo children, three stepchildrenCurrent duties
Since 1st December 2009, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs andSecurity Policy1stDecember 2009, Vice President designate, European CommissionPolitical career
Since October 2008, Member of European CommissionJune 2007: Leader of the House of Lords and Lord President of the CouncilMay 2006: Privy Councillor2001-2006: Minister in the Department for Education and Skills, the Department forConstitutional Affairs and subsequently Ministry of Justice. Responsibilities includedhuman rights, freedom of information and equalities.1999: Made a life peer in the House of LordsProfessional career
1998-2001: Chair of the Hertfordshire Health Authority and Vice President of theNational Council for One Parent Families1983-1989: Director of Business in the CommunityOther activities
2005: Voted House Magazine Minister of the Year and Channel 4 Peer of the Year2006: Voted Stonewall politician of the y earEducation
Bedford College, London UniversityLanguages
English: mother tongueFrench: intermediate