Betty Williams (politician)
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| Betty Williams MP | |
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Member of Parliament
for Conwy |
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| Assumed office 1 May 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Wyn Roberts |
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| Born | 31 July 1944 Bangor, Wales |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Wales |
Betty Helena Williams (born 31 July 1944 in Bangor, north Wales) is a Welsh politician. She has been Labour Member of Parliament for the Welsh constituency of Conwy since 1997.
Betty Williams is a member the Parliamentary Labour Party committees on education and employment; health and social services, and culture, media and sport.
She is also a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups in the House of Commons covering children in Wales, primary headache disorders, maternity, multiple sclerosis and vaccine-damaged children.
Betty is a former chair of a community centre, as well as a former Christian Aid and Meals on Wheels organiser, and an honorary fellow of the University of Wales, Bangor.
She is married with two children who are now grown up. Williams is both her married and maiden name. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wales. Her interests include opera and sheepdog trials.
[edit] External links
- ePolitix - Betty Williams official site
- Labour Party - Betty Williams MP official biography
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Betty Williams MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Betty Williams MP
- The Public Whip - Betty Williams MP voting record
[edit] Offices held
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Sir Wyn Roberts |
Member of Parliament for Conwy 1997 – present |
Incumbent |
