Roy Mason

English politician, Secretary of State for Defence

Roy Mason - English politician, Secretary of State for Defence
Born

1924
101 years ago

Died

April 19th, 2015
10 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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A politician served as Secretary of State for Defence from 1976 to 1979. Represented the constituency of Wentworth in the House of Commons from 1964 until 1983. Actively participated in various government initiatives related to defense and military policy during tenure. Played a role in the Labour government under Prime Minister James Callaghan.

Served as Secretary of State for Defence

Represented Wentworth constituency

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