John Garrett

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This article is about the retired British politician. For the article about the former ice hockey player, see John Garrett (hockey).

John Laurence Garrett (born 8 September 1931) is a retired British Labour Party politician. He was Member of Parliament for Norwich South (UK Parliament constituency) for two separate periods, from 1974-83, and from 1987-97.

At the February 1974 general election, Garrett unseated the Conservative Dr Thomas Stuttaford, and was re-elected in October 1974 and in 1979 before losing his seat to the Conservative John Powley in the Conservative landslide at the1983 election. He regained the seat at the next election, with a majority of only 336.

He was re-elected in 1992, but retired at the 1997 general election. His successor as MP for Norwich South was Charles Clarke, who later became Home Secretary.

[edit] References

• Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Limited, 1987, 1992 and 1997 editions.
• This page incorporates information from Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Thomas Stuttaford	Member of Parliament for Norwich South February 1974–1983	Succeeded by John Powley
Preceded by John Powley	Member of Parliament for Norwich South 1987–1997	Succeeded by Charles Clarke