Walter Harrison

Walter Harrison (born 2 January 1921) is a British Labour politician.

Harrison was educated at Dewsbury Technical College and School of Art. He was a foreman electrician and was active in the Electricians' Trade Union. He served as a councillor on West Riding County Council and as an alderman of Castleford Borough Council.

MP for Wakefield from 1964 to his retirement in 1987, Harrison served as a Government whip from 1966 to 1970, and as deputy Chief Whip from 1974 to 1979. In the Conservative landslide at the 1983 general election, he held his seat with a majority of only 360 votes.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Arthur Creech Jones
Member of Parliament for Wakefield
19641987
Succeeded by
David Hinchliffe
Political offices
Preceded by
Bernard Weatherill
Treasurer of the Household
1974 – 1979
Succeeded by
John Stradling Thomas