Thomas Miller Bell
Thomas Miller Bell (January 11, 1923 – November 12, 1996) was a Canadian politician, lawyer and barrister. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member of the Progressive Conservative Party to represent the riding of St. John—Albert in 1953. He became Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Trade and Commerce in 1957. This position was succeeded by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada for which he served three terms. He became the Chief Opposition Whip in 1968 until 1973 followed by Opposition House Leader of the Progressive Conservatives. He was also a member of the Standing Joint Committee on the Parliamentary Restaurant for two terms. He was defeated in 1974, after serving two terms for Saint John—Lancaster.
Thomas Miller Bell | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for St. John—Albert | |
| In office 1953–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Riley |
| Succeeded by | riding renamed |
| Member of Parliament for Saint John—Lancaster | |
| In office 1968–1974 | |
| Preceded by | first member |
| Succeeded by | Mike Landers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1923 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | November 12, 1996 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Saint John |
| Profession | barrister lawyer |
Bell was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Prior to his federal political experience, he served in the Merchant Navy during World War II. His grandfather, Thomas Bell, also was a Member of Parliament.