William Hague, Secretary of State for Wales (1995–1997) Ron Davies, Secretary of State for Wales (1997–1998) Lord Privy Seal Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 7th Marquess of Salisbury, Lord Privy Seal (1994–1997) Lord Richard, Lord Privy Seal (1997–1998) Leader of the House of Commons Tony Newton, Leader of the House of Commons (1992–1997) Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, Leader of the House of Commons (1997–1998) Lord President of the Council Tony Newton, Lord President of the Council (1992–1997) Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, Lord President of the Council (1997–1998) Lord Chancellor James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern, Lord Chancellor (1987–1997) 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 Social Security Peter Lilley, Secretary of State for Social Security (1992–1997) Harriet Harman, Secretary of State for Social Security (1997–1998) Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Roger Freeman, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1995–1997) David G. Clark, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1997–1998) Religion Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury (1991–2002) Archbishop of York David Hope, Archbishop of York (1995–2005) Leaders 1997 British incumbents