Neil Macfarlane (politician)
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Sir David Neil Macfarlane, known as Neil Macfarlane, (born 7 May 1936) is a British Conservative Party politician.
Macfarlane was elected Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam in February 1974, regaining the seat from the Liberal Graham Tope who had won the seat in a by-election two years earlier. Macfarlane held some ministerial posts, including Education and Science and the Arts (1979-1981), and the Environment and Sport (1981-1985).
Macfarlane stood down from Parliament in 1992, and was succeeded by Lady Olga Maitland.
[edit] References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons, 1987 and 1992 editions
- This page incorporates information from Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Graham Tope |
Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam February 1974–1992 |
Succeeded by Olga Maitland |
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| Preceded by Hector Monro |
Minister for Sport 1981–1985 |
Succeeded by Richard Tracey |
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