Anthony Beaumont-Dark
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Sir Anthony Beaumont-Dark (11 October 1932 – 2 April 2006) was a British politician.
He was Conservative MP for the constituency of Birmingham Selly Oak from 1979 to 1992 and was known for being a "rent-a-quote" MP who would deliver a pithy and memorable comment on almost any public issue.
He defeated Thomas Litterick of the Labour Party, and served as a back bencher until his defeat in the 1992 General Election by Dr Lynne Jones the Labour candidate. He was knighted the same year.
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- In the House of Commons Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson uses an answer to a written question by Sir Anthony to announce the phasing out of the 1/2p coin BBC News 1 February 1984
- Obituary in the Daily Telegraph
- Obituary in The Guardian by Andrew Roth
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| Preceded by Thomas Litterick |
Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak 1979–1992 |
Succeeded by Dr Lynne Jones |
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