Brian Parkyn

Brian Parkyn
Brian Parkyn
Born	Brian Stewart Parkyn; 28 April 1923
Died	22 March 2006 (aged 82)
Nationality	British
Occupation	British Labour Party politician

Brian Stewart Parkyn (28 April 1923 – 22 March 2006) was a British Labour Party politician.

Early years

Parkyn was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, and at technical colleges. Like his father, Leslie Parkyn, in the First World War, he was a conscientious objector in the Second World War.

Career

He joined his uncle in the firm of Scott Bader, becoming a director in 1953. He was a council member of the British Plastics Federation.

Parkyn was elected Member of Parliament for Bedford in 1966, having first contested the seat in 1964, and ousting Christopher Soames, son-in-law of Sir Winston Churchill by a narrow majority. He notably served on the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology. In 1970 he lost his seat to the Conservative Trevor Skeet; he attempted unsuccessfully to regain the seat in October 1974.

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References

Times Guide to the House of Commons October 1974
Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages
Dalyell, Tam (31 March 2006). "Obituary: Brian Parkyn, 'White heat' Labour MP". The Independent.

External links

Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Brian Parkyn

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Christopher Soames	Member of Parliament for Bedford 1966–1970	Succeeded by Trevor Skeet

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