Walter Harrison
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Walter Harrison (born 2 January 1921) is a British Labour politician.
Harrison was educated at Dewsbury Technical College and School of Art. He was a foreman electrician and was active in the Electricians' Trade Union. He served as a councillor on West Riding County Council and as an alderman of Castleford Borough Council.
MP for Wakefield from 1964 to his retirement in 1987, Harrison served as a Government whip from 1966 to 1970, and as deputy Chief Whip from 1974 to 1979. In the Conservative landslide at the 1983 general election, he held his seat with a majority of only 360 votes.
[edit] References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons, 1966 & 1983
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Arthur Creech Jones |
Member of Parliament for Wakefield 1964–1987 |
Succeeded by David Hinchliffe |
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| Preceded by Bernard Weatherill |
Treasurer of the Household 1974–1979 |
Succeeded by John Stradling Thomas |
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