Sir Edwin Savory Herbert becomes life peer. 30.12.63 Of Eight new life peers and peeresses whose names were announced from 10 Downing Street, six were recommended by Sir Alec Douglas-Home after consultation with Mr Harold Wilson. Among the eight was Sir Edwin Savory Herbert (64), Solicitor, and president of the law society, 1956. Chariman of the Royal Commission on local government in Greater London. Former President of the Alpine Club.