John Hodge ( 29 October 1855 -- 10 August 1937 ) was a Coalition Labour party politician in the United Kingdom .
Was the first Minister of Labour and the second Minister of Pensions .
John Hodge ( 29 October 1855 -- 10 August 1937 ) was a Coalition Labour party politician in the United Kingdom , and was the first Minister of Labour and the second Minister of Pensions .