Hugh Gaitskell is a former Labour member of parliament for Leeds South in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
During his time in parliament, Hugh served as chancellor of the exchequer, minister for economic affairs, and minister of fuel and power.
Political Career
Hugh has served in the following posts:
UK Parliament
House of Commons MP for Leeds South |
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Labour 5 Jul 1945 - 18 Jan 1963 |
Government Posts
Chancellor of the Exchequer and Second Lord of the Treasury HM Treasury |
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19 Oct 1950 - 26 Oct 1951 |
Minister for Economic Affairs Department of Economic Affairs |
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28 Feb 1950 - 19 Oct 1950 |
Minister of Fuel and Power Ministry of Fuel and Power |
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7 Oct 1947 - 28 Feb 1950 |
Except for government posts, only periods where Hugh Gaitskell represented Medway are included in this section. Some of Medway's current and former representatives have also represented other parts of the country in local government, devolved assemblies and both houses of parliament.
Electoral History
Hugh has stood in the following elections: