Harry Cowans

Harry Lowes Cowans (19 December 1932 – 3 October 1985) was a British Labour Party politician.

Cowans was elected Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central at a 1976 by-election. After boundary changes, he was elected for Tyne Bridge in 1983. From 1983-85, he served as Chair of the Transport Select Committee.

He died in office aged 52 in 1985.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Ted Short
Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central
19761983
Succeeded by
Piers Merchant
New constituency Member of Parliament for Tyne Bridge
19831985
Succeeded by
David Clelland
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