Tom Hooson
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) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservatives |
| Relations | Emlyn Hooson (Cousin) |
| Education | University College, Oxford and Gray's Inn |
Political career
Hooson first stood for Parliament at Caernarvon in 1959, but was beaten by Labour's Goronwy Roberts.
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 by a heart attack in office in 1985 at the age of 52. The Liberals won the resulting by-election by a narrow margin of 559 votes over Labour.
Family and Education
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]
References
- "Tom Hooson". National Library of Wales. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- The Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Ltd, 1979 & 1983
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
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