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In what position did Margaret Beckett serve after Labour returned to power in 1997?
President of the Board of Trade
Foreign Secretary
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After Labour returned to power in 1997, Margaret Beckett served as President of the Board of Trade. She was appointed to this position by Prime Minister Tony Blair, and she served in the role until 2001. As President of the Board of Trade, Beckett was responsible for the promotion of trade and investment in the United Kingdom.
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