Fred Watkins (politician)
Frederick Charles Watkins (24 February 1883 – 31 January 1954) was a Labour Party politician in England.
He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1923 general election in Aylesbury. At the 1929 general election, he was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Hackney Central. He was defeated at the 1931 general election, but regained his seat in 1935 and served until he stood down at the 1945 general election.
Sources
- Craig, F. W. S. (1983) [1969]. British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (3rd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. ISBN 0-900178-06-X.
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Frederick Charles Watkins
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Gower |
Member of Parliament for Hackney Central 1929 – 1931 |
Succeeded by John Lockwood |
| Preceded by John Lockwood |
Member of Parliament for Hackney Central 1935 – 1945 |
Succeeded by Harry Hynd |
| Trade union offices | ||
| Preceded by Fred Simpson |
President of the Railway Clerks' Association 1937 – 1943 |
Succeeded by Percy Morris |
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