David Bevan (politician)
Andrew David Gilroy Bevan (10 April 1928 – 12 October 1996) was a British Conservative politician.
David Bevan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley | |
| In office 1979–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Sydney Tierney |
| Succeeded by | Estelle Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1928 |
| Died | 12 October 1996 Sutton Coldfield |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Cynthia Bevan |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
| Profession | estate agent |
He was Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley from 1979, until he lost the seat by 162 votes to future Labour minister Estelle Morris in 1992.
He was Chairman of the Parliamentary All-Party Tourism Committee and Chairman of the Conservative Parliamentary Backbench Tourism Committee for several successive parliaments until he lost his seat in 1992, and did much to promote the British tourism industry.
Sources
- The Times Guide to the House of Commons, 1992
gollark: I think it was either 6/3 or 8/3.
gollark: Umwn: it was one day.
gollark: Keanu won by I think 3 or 5 votes.
gollark: I told Keanu it should have been longer.
gollark: Did you forget, umwn?
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by David Gilroy Bevan
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Syd Tierney |
Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley 1979–1992 |
Succeeded by Estelle Morris |
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