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17 August 2013

9:00 AM

17 August 2013

9:00 AM

Ward ceremony

There have been 29 health secretaries since 1948. How many have wards that — though not necessarily named after them — bear their surname?

NYE BEVAN
Hillingdon, Harlow, Ealing, East London, Princess Alexandra, Stepping Hall (Stockport)

ENOCH POWELL
Lewisham Hospital

KENNETH ROBINSON
Mile End, Lewes, Chesterfield, St Andrews

BARBARA CASTLE
Warwick, Royal Berkshire, Worthing


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