Dale Campbell-Savours
English businessman and politician
Born
August 23rd, 1943
81 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1943, extensive career in British politics spanned several decades. Served as a Labour Member of Parliament from 1979 to 1992. Notably held the position of Chairman of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee. Engaged in business ventures while maintaining a political presence, focusing on public sector reforms. Achieved a peerage in 1997, becoming Baron Campbell-Savours, contributing to the House of Lords with insights from both business and political backgrounds.
Served as MP for Workington from 1979 to 1992
Chairman of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee
Appointed as Baron Campbell-Savours in 1997
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