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Terence Burns, Baron Burns
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Terence Burns, Baron Burns

Terence Burns Baron Burns

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Terence Burns, Baron Burns is a British economist and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 1998. Sitting as a crossbencher, he previously held significant government roles, including Chief Economic Adviser to HM Treasury and Permanent Secretary to the Treasury. Beyond his parliamentary work, he has chaired major organizations such as Ofcom, Channel 4, and the National Lottery Commission, while maintaining a distinguished career in academia and business advisory roles.

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Born
1944-03-13 · 82 years old
Birth place
Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham, United Kingdom
Education
Houghton-le-Spring Grammar School, University of Manchester
Career
Chief Economic Adviser to HM Treasury, Permanent Secretary to HM Treasury, Chairman of Ofcom, Chairman of Channel 4

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