Summary
Gareth Lodwig Wardell (born 29 November 1944) is a British Labour politician. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Gower in a 1982 by-election, and held the seat until he stood down at the 1997 general election.
Gareth Wardell | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Gower | |
| In office 16 September 1982 – 8 April 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Ifor Davies |
| Succeeded by | Martin Caton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 November 1944 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
Background edit
Wardell was born on 29 November 1944.[1] Wardell's father, Jack Wardell, was a barber from Carmarthenshire.[2]
Before entering politics, Wardell lectured geography at Trinity College, Carmarthen.[3]
Political career edit
Wardell entered the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Gower in 1982 following a by-election in the constituency.[4]
In June 1983, Wardell was appointed chairman of the Welsh Affairs Committee. Wardell remained in this position until he retired as an MP in 1997.[5][6]
Post-Parliamentary Career edit
Wardell works as a Public Affairs consultant in South Wales.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Mr Gareth Wardell". UK Parliament. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Carmarthenshire barber dies at 94 after 78-year career". BBC News. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "IN BRIEF: MP to stand down". The Independent. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Gower by-election result". Archived from the original on 14 March 2012.
- ^ Martin Caton's maiden speech, publications.parliament.uk; accessed 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Gareth Wardell". UK Parliament. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
External links edit
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 1803–2005
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou