British politician (1933-2019) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Cuthbert Powell Williams, Baron Williams of Elvel, CBE, PC (9 February 1933 – 30 December 2019[1][2]) was a British businessman, cricketer and Labour life peer. He was a member of the House of Lords from 1985 until his death.
The Lord Williams of Elvel | |
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Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 22 May 1985 – 30 December 2019 Life Peerage | |
Chairman of the Prices Commission | |
In office 1977–1979 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Cuthbert Powell Williams 9 February 1933 Oxford, England |
Died | 30 December 2019 86) | (aged
Political party | Labour |
Spouse(s) | Jane Gillian Portal |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford London School of Economics |
Profession | businessman |
In his 20s he played first-class cricket while at university and for several seasons afterwards. He was the stepfather of Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury.[3]
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