Summary
Tom Ellis Hooson (16 March 1933 – 8 May 1985) was a British Conservative Party politician.
Tom Hooson | |
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| Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire | |
| In office 3 May 1979 – 8 May 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Caerwyn Roderick |
| Succeeded by | Richard Livsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 March 1933 |
| Died | 8 May 1985 (aged 52) London, England |
| Political party | Conservatives |
| Relations | Emlyn Hooson (Cousin) |
| Education | University College, Oxford Gray's Inn |
Personal life and background edit
Hooson was the cousin (and political opponent) of Emlyn Hooson, former Liberal Party MP for Montgomeryshire.
Hooson was educated at Rhyl Grammar School, University College, Oxford and Gray's Inn.[1] Before entering politics, he was as a journalist for The Times, and later worked in publishing and advertising, becoming a senior vice president with Benton & Bowles.[2][3]
Political career edit
He first stood for Parliament at Caernarvon in 1959, but was beaten by Labour's Goronwy Roberts. He was a chairman of the Bow Group.[2]
He was Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom for Brecon and Radnor. He gained the seat from Labour in 1979, and held it until he died from cancer at his home in Chelsea, London on 8 May 1985, aged 52.[3] The Liberals won the resulting by-election by a narrow margin of 559 votes over Labour.
References edit
- ^ "Tom Hooson". National Library of Wales. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Big by-election test looms". The Glasgow Herald. 10 May 1985. p. 1. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ a b Jones, John Graham. "HOOSON, TOM ELLIS (1933-1985), Conservative politician". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- The Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Ltd, 1979 & 1983
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
External links edit
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Tom Hooson