Walter Harrison

Walter Harrison

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.

References

*"Times Guide to the House of Commons", 1966 & 1983
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