Sir Philip Antony Fyson Buck, QC (19 December 1928 – 6 October 2003) was a British Conservative politician.
A strong supporter of the modernising Conservatism championed by Edward Heath, Buck was appointed Under-Secretary for Defence in 1972. But his fortunes declined when Heath lost the election in 1974, and he managed the unsuccessful leadership campaign for his old friend Geoffrey Howe. Buck then lost his place on the executive of the 1922 Committee, although he later regained it. Nevertheless, he remained a perceptive observer of defence policy, opposing the closure of Colchester's military hospital and other cuts. He was elected MP for Colchester in the 1961 by-election, serving until 1983 when he became MP for Colchester North after boundary changes. He retired in 1992. He also served as a junior minister for Defence with responsibility for the Royal Navy from 1972 to 1974.[1]
He was educated at The King's School, Ely.[2] Thrice married, he had a daughter from his first marriage, art critic Louisa Buck.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Cuthbert Alport |
Member of Parliament for Colchester 1961–1983 |
Consituency Abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Colchester North 1983–1992 |
Succeeded by Bernard Jenkin |