Arthur Pearson (British politician)
Arthur Pearson CBE (31 January 1897 – 14 October 1980) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. Pearson was one of eight children of William, born in Saltney, Flintshire and Margaret (Lewis) Pearson. His father was employed as a Chain Maker in the chain works in Pontypridd. He was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Pontypridd at a 1938 by-election, and served until his retirement at the 1970 general election. He was a government whip as Comptroller of the Household from 1945 to 1946, and Treasurer of the Household from 1946 until 1951. He was appointed CBE in the 1980 Birthday Honours.
Arthur Pearson was unmarried.
References
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Arthur Pearson
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Leslie Pym |
Comptroller of the Household 1945–1946 |
Succeeded by Michael Stewart |
| Preceded by George Mathers |
Treasurer of the Household 1946–1951 |
Succeeded by Cedric Drewe |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by David Lewis Davies |
Member of Parliament for Pontypridd 1938 – 1970 |
Succeeded by Brynmor John |
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