William Griffiths (politician)

William Griffiths (7 April 1912 – 14 April 1973) was a British Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.

Born in Manchester, Griffiths became an ophthalmic optician, and a Fellow of the British Optical Association. During World War II, he served with the Eighth Army.[1] He was Member of Parliament for Moss Side from 1945 until 1950 and for Manchester Exchange from 1950 until his death in 1973 aged 61.

References

  1. Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1981). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. IV. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 144.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
William Duckworth
Member of Parliament for Manchester Moss Side
19451950
Succeeded by
Florence Horsbrugh
Preceded by
Harold Lever
Member of Parliament for Manchester Exchange
19501973
Succeeded by
Frank Hatton


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