Kenneth Baker
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Kenneth Baker
Kenneth Baker, Baron Baker of Dorking, PC, is an British politician, and former Conservative MP. He served as Secretary of State for the Home Department, Secretary of State for Education, and Secretary of State for the Environment. He was Chairman of the Conservative Party at the time Margaret Thatcher resigned.
Baker's most noted action in his time at the Department of Education was the introduction of the controversial "National Curriculum". He also introduced in-service training days for teachers, which became popularly known as "Baker days".
| Preceded by: Patrick Jenkin | Secretary of State for the Environment 1985–1986 | Succeeded by: Nicholas Ridley |
| Preceded by: Sir Keith Joseph | Secretary of State for Education and Science 1986–1989 | Succeeded by: John MacGregor |
| Preceded by: Tony Newton | Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 1989–1990 | Succeeded by: Chris Patten |
| Preceded by: David Waddington | Home Secretary 1990–1992 | Succeeded by: Kenneth Clarke |