Robert Atkins (politician)

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Sir Robert James Atkins (born 5 February 1946 in London) is a British Conservative politician. He was the Member of Parliament for Preston North and South Ribble from 1979 to 1997 and became a Member of the European Parliament for the North West England region in 1999. He was knighted in 1997 for services to the country and is a Freeman of the City of London. He is a strong supporter of closer European integration, and of the euro.

He was made a member of the Privy Council in 1995 and was a junior minister in the following positions:

  • DTI Minister (1987 to 1989)
  • Minister of Transport (1989 to 1990)
  • Minister of Sport (1990 to 1992)
  • Minister of State, Northern Ireland (1992 to 1994)
  • Minister of State for Environment and Countryside (1994 to 1995)

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Ronald Atkins		 Member of Parliament for Preston North
1979–1983		 Succeeded by
(constituency abolished)
Preceded by
(new constituency)		 Member of Parliament for South Ribble
1983–1997		 Succeeded by
David Borrow
Political offices
Preceded by
Colin Moynihan		 Minister for Sport
1990–1992		 Succeeded by
Robert Key


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