Background
Ford, Benjamin Thomas was born on April 1, 1925 in London. Son of Benjamin Charles and May Ethel (Moorton) Ford.
Ford, Benjamin Thomas was born on April 1, 1925 in London. Son of Benjamin Charles and May Ethel (Moorton) Ford.
With printing industry, 1939-1943, electronics industry, Chelmsford, England, 1951-1964. Member of Parliament House of Commons, London, 1964-1983. Director Mobile Personnel International, Hertford, England, since 1975.
Chairman Inter-Parliamentary Union, Gr. Britain, 1976-1979
Convenor of shop stewards, Marconi, Chelmsford, 1955-1964.
Alderman Essex County Council, 1959-1965. Justice of the peace, Essex Bench, Clacton-on-Sea, 1963-1967. Freeman City of London, Gunmakers Livery, 1979.
Deputy Lieutenant West Yorkshire, since 1981. President Leeds Liberal Democrats, Yorkshire, since 1991. Petty officer Fleet Air Arm, 1943-1947, Home Command.
Member Idle Working Mens' Club (honorary), East Ward Labour Club (life member).
Married Vera Ada Fawcett-Fancett, December 30, 1950. Children: Anthony, Paula, Ivan.