Joan Hall (British politician)
Joan Valerie Hall, CBE (born 31 August 1935) is a former British Conservative Party politician and secretary.
Joan Valerie Hall | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Keighley | |
| In office 18 June 1970 – 27 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | John Binns |
| Succeeded by | Bob Cryer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1935 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
Education
Joan Hall was educated at Queen Margaret's School, York.
Career
At the 1970 general election she was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for the marginal seat of Keighley with a majority of 616 votes, becoming its first female MP. However, at the February 1974 election she lost by 878 votes to the Labour candidate Bob Cryer.
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References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons February 1974
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Joan Hall
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Binns |
Member of Parliament for Keighley 1970–February 1974 |
Succeeded by Bob Cryer |
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