Walter Gilbey (politician)

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Walter Gilbey is a former Member of the House of Keys in the Isle of Man.

Walter Gilbey is the son of Sir Walter Gilbey, 2nd Baronet and was born in 1935. He was educated at Eton College and became a Merchant Banker in London. His other business roles have included being the Finance Director of Distillers & Vinters Ltd. He is currently a Director of the Isle of Man Steam Packet, and, since 1986, the Chairman of Manx Telecom. Walter is also interested in hunting and is the Master of the Isle of Man Hunt and Secretary of the Isle of Man Horse Council.

In his 30s, he was elected to the Berkshire County Council and stood as the Conservative Party candidate for the House of Commons in Ealing Southall in 1974. Upon moving to the Isle of Man he unsuccessfully contested Glenfaba in 1976 and 1981 before being elected at the 1982 by election. He lost his seat in 2001 to David Anderson. During his time in government he was the Minister for Local Government and the Environment.