Walter Clegg
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Sir Walter Clegg (18 April 1920 – 15 April 1994) was a British Conservative politician.
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Walter Clegg | |
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Comptroller of the Household | |
In office 1973–1974 | |
Preceded by | Bernard Weatherill |
Succeeded by | Joseph Harper |
Vice-Chamberlain of the Household | |
In office 1972–1973 | |
Preceded by | Bernard Weatherill |
Succeeded by | Paul Hawkins |
Member of Parliament for Wyre Fylde North (1966-1983) | |
In office 31 March 1966 – 18 May 1987 | |
Preceded by | Richard Stanley |
Succeeded by | Keith Mans |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 April 1920 Bury, Lancashire, England |
Died | 15 April 1994(1994-04-15) (aged 73) Fleetwood, Lancashire, England |
Spouse | Elise Hargreaves (m. 1951–1993, her death) |
Alma mater | Manchester University |
Occupation | Member of Parliament |
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Clegg contested Ince in 1959 and was elected Member of Parliament for North Fylde in 1966. He became a Lord of the Treasury in 1970 and was successively Vice-Chamberlain of the Household in 1972 and Comptroller of the Household from 1973 to 1974. He was MP for Wyre from 1983 until his retirement in 1987.[1]