Eric Martlew
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| Eric Martlew MP | |
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Member of Parliament
for Carlisle |
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| Assumed office 11 June 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Ronald Lewis |
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| Majority | 5,695 (16.1%) |
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| Born | 3 January 1949 Ince-in-Makerfield, Lancashire |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
Eric Anthony Martlew (born 3 January 1949, Ince-in-Makerfield) is a politician in the United Kingdom. He is Labour Member of Parliament for Carlisle, and was first elected in 1987.
[edit] Career
Although born in Lancashire, Martlew grew up in Carlisle. He worked as a technician and personnel manager for Nestle Co. He was a Carlisle Borough Councillor from 1972 to 1974 and a County Councillor on Cumbria County Council from 1973 to 1988, was Chair from 1983 to 1985. He also served on the East Cumbria Health Authority from 1975 to 1988.
After entering Parliament in 1987, he served as Opposition defence Spokesman and as an opposition Whip.
Since his party came to power in 1997, he has served as PPS to Dr David Clark as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 1997-98 and to Baroness Jay of Paddington as Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the Lords and Minister for Women 1998-2001.
He is now a prominent member of the Transport Committee. He campaigns vigorously for animal rights and his German Shepherd Dog, Tag, was voted Westminster Dog of the Year in October 2006.
[edit] External links
- Eric Martlew MP official site
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Eric Martlew MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Eric Martlew MP
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