The Right Honourable Edward Shortt, K.C.
- Born: 10 March 1862
- Died: 10 November 1935
Known as[]
- 1862-1910: Mr. Edward Shortt
- 1910-1918: Mr. Edward Shortt, K.C., M.P.
- 1918-1922: The Rt. Hon. Edward Shortt, K.C., M.P.
- 1922-1935: The Rt. Hon. Edward Shortt, K.C.
Education[]
- Durham School
- Durham University
- Middle Temple
Offices[]
- Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1918-1919
- Secretary of State for the Home Department, 1919-1922
Privy Council[]
- Privy Councillor, 1918
- Irish Privy Councillor, 1918
Other Honours[]
- King's Counsel, 1910
Parliamentary Seats[]
- Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1910-1918
- Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne West, 1918-1922
Other Positions[]
- President of the British Board of Film Censors, 1929-1935
Preceded by: The Viscount Cave |
Home Secretary 1919–1922 |
Succeeded by: William Bridgeman |