Wilson II cabinet
The Wilson II cabinet was formed by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in the United Kingdom on March 5, 1974 , after his Labor Party won the February 28, 1974 general election. The Wilson II cabinet replaced the Heath cabinet . After the Labor Party won the October 10, 1974 general election, Prime Minister Wilson formally formed a new cabinet on October 18, 1974, which remained largely unchanged. The Wilson II cabinet remained in office until April 5, 1976, when it was replaced by the Callaghan government.
minister
The Cabinet consisted of the following ministers:
| Office | Surname | Beginning of the term of office | Term expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| prime minister | Harold Wilson | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Lord President of the Council | Edward Short | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Lord Chancellor | Elwyn Jones, Baron Elwyn-Jones | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Lord Seal Keeper | Malcolm Shepherd, 2nd Baron Shepherd | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer | Denis Healey | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Parliamentary secretary in the Treasury | Bob Mellish | July 28, 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Foreign minister | James Callaghan | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Interior minister | Roy Jenkins | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Agriculture and Food | Fred Peart | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Defense Minister | Roy Mason | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Education and Science |
Reg Prentice Frederick Mulley |
March 4th 1974 June 10th 1975 |
June 10, 1975 April 5, 1976 |
| Minister for Employment | Michael Foot | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Energy minister |
Eric Varley Tony Benn |
March 4th 1974 June 10th 1975 |
June 10, 1975 April 5, 1976 |
| Environment Minister | Anthony Crosland | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Industry Minister | Tony Benn Eric Varley |
March 4th 1974 June 10th 1975 |
June 10, 1975 April 5, 1976 |
| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | Harold Lever | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Northern Ireland | Merlyn Rees | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Prices and Consumers | Shirley Williams | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Scotland | William Ross | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Social Services | Barbara Castle | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister of Commerce | Peter Shore | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Wales | John Morris | March 4th 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Planning and Local Government | John Silkin | October 18, 1974 | April 5th 1976 |
| Minister for Overseas Development | Reg Prentice | June 10, 1975 | April 5th 1976 |