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Joan Hall (British politician) 
Summary
Joan Valerie Hall, CBE (born 31 August 1935) is a British former Conservative Party politician and secretary.[1]
Joan Valerie Hall | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Keighley | |
| In office 18 June 1970 – 8 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | John Binns |
| Succeeded by | Bob Cryer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1935 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
Education edit
Hall was educated at Queen Margaret's School, York.
Career edit
At the 1970 general election she was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for the marginal seat of Keighley with a majority of 616 votes, becoming its first female MP. However, at the February 1974 election, she lost by 878 votes to the Labour candidate, Bob Cryer.
She served as PPS to Anthony Stodart, Minister of State at the Ministry of Agriculture.
She was a staunch supporter of Margaret Thatcher in her battle with Edward Heath for the leadership of the Conservative Party, and acted as Thatcher's chauffeur.[2]
References edit
- Times Guide to the House of Commons February 1974
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
External links edit
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Joan Hall