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What role did Geoffrey Howe have under Edward Heath's government?

  • Solicitor General

  • Attorney General

  • Secretary of State for Defence

  • Minister of Agriculture

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Solicitor General was the role held by Geoffrey Howe under Edward Heath's government. This position is a legal officer in the British government, responsible for providing legal advice to the government and representing it in court. Howe served in this role from 1970 to 1972, during which time he played a key role in shaping the government's legal policies and defending its actions in court.
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