Harry Cowans
Harry Lowes Cowans (19 December 1932 – 3 October 1985) was a British Labour Party politician.
Cowans was elected Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central at a 1976 by-election. After boundary changes, he was elected for Tyne Bridge in 1983. From 1983-85, he served as Chair of the Transport Select Committee.
He died in office aged 52 in 1985, and his cremated remains are buried in Saltwell Cemetery, Gateshead
References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons, 1983
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Harry Cowans
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ted Short |
Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central 1976–1983 |
Succeeded by Piers Merchant |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Tyne Bridge 1983–1985 |
Succeeded by David Clelland |
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