Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1997–2001) Estelle Morris, Secretary of State for Education and Skills (2001–2007) Secretary of State for Wales Paul Murphy, Secretary of State for Wales (1999–2002) Lord Privy Seal Margaret Jay, Baroness Jay of Paddington, Lord Privy Seal (1998–2001) Gareth Wyn Williams, Baron Williams of Mostyn, Lord Privy Seal (2001–2003) Leader of the House of Commons Margaret Beckett, Leader of the House of Commons (1998–2001) Robin Cook, Leader of the House of Commons (2001–2007) Lord President of the Council Margaret Beckett, Lord President of the Council (1998–2001) Robin Cook, Lord President of the Council (2001–2003) Lord Chancellor Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg, Lord Chancellor (1997–2003) Secretary of State for International Development Clare Short, Secretary of State for International Development (1997–2003) Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Alistair Darling, Secretary of State for Social Security (1998–2001) Alistair Darling, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2001–2002) Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Mo Mowlam, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1999–2001) Lord Macdonald of Tradeston, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (2001–2003) Religion Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury (1991–2002) Archbishop of York David Hope, Archbishop of York (1995–2005) Devolved Administrations First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish (2000–2001) Jack McConnell (2001–) Deputy First Minister of Scotland Jim Wallace (1999–) First Minister of Wales Rhodri Morgan (2000–) Deputy First Minister of Wales Michael German (2000 – July 2001) Jenny Randerson (acting 2001–) Leaders 2001 British incumbents