Labour government, 1974–1979
In March 1976, having just turned sixty years old, Wilson resigned as Prime Minister, ending his leadership of the Labour Party after thirteen years, and a total of nearly eight years as Prime Minister. He was replaced by James Callaghan, who had held senior government positions during both of Wilson's ministries, and had served as a Shadow Cabinet member in the early-1960s.
Fred Wilson (politician)
The NDP formed a majority government and Wilson was appointed as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Correctional Services. On April 22, 1991 he was promoted to Minister of Government Services. On February 3, 1993, he was named a minister without portfolio and Chief Government Whip.