Baroness Taylor of Bolton, Leader of the House of Commons (1997–1998) Margaret Beckett, Leader of the House of Commons (1998–2001) Lord President of the Council Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, Lord President of the Council (1997–1998) Margaret Beckett, Lord President of the Council (1998–2001) 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 Social Security Harriet Harman, Secretary of State for Social Security (1997–1998) Alistair Darling, Secretary of State for Social Security (1998–2001) Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David G. Clark, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1997–1998) Jack Cunningham, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1998–1999) Religion Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury (1991–2002) Archbishop of York David Hope, Archbishop of York (1995–2005) 1998 Leaders British incumbents