Tom McGuigan
| The Honourable Tom McGuigan QSO JP | |
|---|---|
| 20th Minister of Railways | |
| In office 8 December 1972 – 10 September 1974 | |
| Prime Minister | Norman Kirk |
| Preceded by | Peter Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Ron Bailey |
| Minister of Electricity | |
| In office 8 December 1972 – 10 September 1974 | |
| Prime Minister | Norman Kirk |
| Preceded by | Les Gandar |
| Succeeded by | Ron Bailey |
| 23rd Minister of Health | |
| In office 10 September 1974 – 12 December 1975 | |
| Prime Minister | Bill Rowling |
| Preceded by | Bob Tizard |
| Succeeded by | Frank Gill |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Lyttelton | |
| In office 29 November 1969 – 30 October 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Kirk |
| Succeeded by | Colleen Dewe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 February 1921[1] Christchurch |
| Died | 5 February 2013 (aged 91) Shirley, Christchurch |
| Political party | Labour |
Thomas Malcolm "Tom" McGuigan, QSO (20 February 1921 – 5 February 2013), was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Early life
McGuigan was born and raised in Christchurch. He served as a naval officer in WWII and met his wife-to-be, Ruth, in Britain. They had three children.[2]
Later life
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1969–1972 | 36th | Lyttelton | Labour | |
| 1972–1975 | 37th | Lyttelton | Labour | |
McGuigan was elected to Parliament in the 1969 election in the Lyttelton electorate.[3] When Labour formed a government after the 1972 election, Norman Kirk appointed McGuigan as Minister of Railways, and Minister of Electricity.[4] After Kirk's sudden death, the new prime minister, Bill Rowling, appointed McGuigan to the portfolio that he had really wanted - Minister of Health.[2][4] McGuigan was defeated in the 1975 election by Colleen Dewe of the National Party.[5]
In the 1986 New Year Honours, McGuigan was made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services.[6] He died at Windsor House, a rest home in Christchurch's suburb of Shirley, on 5 February 2013, aged 91. His wife had died before him.[7]
Notes
- ↑ International Who's Who
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Former MP dies". The Press. 8 February 2013. p. A3.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 215.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wilson 1985, p. 93.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 192.
- ↑ London Gazette (supplement), No. 50362, 30 December 1985. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ↑ "The Hon Thomas Malcolm McGuigan". Dominion Post. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
References
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Les Gandar |
Minister of Electricity 1972–1974 |
Succeeded by Ron Bailey |
| Preceded by Peter Gordon |
Minister of Railways 1972–1974 | |
| Preceded by Bob Tizard |
Minister of Health 1974–1975 |
Succeeded by Frank Gill |
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
| Preceded by Norman Kirk |
Member of Parliament for Lyttelton 1969–1975 |
Succeeded by Colleen Dewe |