Peter Norman Fowler, Baron Fowler, PC, (born 1937) usually known as Norman Fowler before he was given his peerage, and probably now best known as Lord Fowler, is a British Conservative politician who was from 1981 to 1990 a member of Margaret Thatcher's Cabinet. He was made a life peer in 2001.
Education
He was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford, in the county of Essex.
Political career
As Social Services secretary in 1986 he implemented the first official drive to educate the British public to the dangers of AIDS. In 2003, he proposed that the European Union should appoint a high-level coordinator with ambassadorial rank to deal with the AIDS epidemic[1].
Work in industry
He has been deeply involved in industry, having been on the board of directors of several companies. He is currently Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Aggregate Industries plc [2].
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