John Spence (politician)
For other people named John Spence, see John Spence (disambiguation).
John Deane Spence (7 December 1920 – 4 March 1986) was a British Conservative Party politician.
Spence was educated at Queen's University, Belfast and worked as a building and civil engineering contractor, merchant banker and farmer.
Spence contested Wakefield in 1964, and Sheffield Heeley in 1966. He was Member of Parliament for Sheffield Heeley from 1970 to 1974, Thirsk and Malton from 1974 to 1983, and Ryedale from 1983 until he died in office in 1986. He was a member of the Speaker's panel of chairmen.
References
- The Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Ltd, 1966 & 1983
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Spence
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank Hooley |
Member of Parliament for Sheffield Heeley 1970–February 1974 |
Succeeded by Frank Hooley |
| Preceded by Robin Turton |
Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton February 1974–1983 |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Ryedale 1983–1986 |
Succeeded by Elizabeth Shields |
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