Phil Willis
English politician and member of parliament
Born
November 30th, 1941
83 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a Member of Parliament for Harrogate and Knaresborough from 1997 to 2010. Held the title of Baron Willis of Knaresborough and contributed to various committees during tenure. Advocated for educational improvements and was involved in the promotion of science and technology initiatives.
Served as MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough
Chaired the Science and Technology Committee
Advocated for education and science initiatives
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