David Anthony Atkinson

March 24, 1940 (age 71)

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

He later trained at the College of Automobile and Aeronautical Engineering in Chelsea where he gained a Diploma in Automobile Engineering and Motor Trade Management. From 1963-1972, he was Director of Chalkwell Motor Company Limited in Leigh-on-Sea, and from 1973-1977 he worked for David Graham Studios Limited in printing, marketing, artwork and design. Atkinson was national chairman of the Young Conservatives from 1970 until 1971, more right-wing than the long line of his moderate predecessors and successors. He contested the Newham North West constituency in February 1974 and Basildon in October 1974. Atkinson became an Member of Parliament at the Bournemouth East by-election, 1977, retaining the seat for his party. He served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Paul Channon and was a vociferous supporter of corporal punishment and was nearly sacked for voting against the Government in its support. He supported local causes such as AFC Bournemouth during their financial troubles. Atkinson was vocal in his criticism of the Soviet Union and active in a number of international forums aimed at highlighting communist abuse of human rights. He was less critical of South Africa"s apartheid regime, calling for the lifting of sanctions. and objected to the pressures being placed upon the South African Government. The Independent reported that Atkinson was invited on a visit to South Africa by Strategy Network International, the lobby group fronted by Derek Laud, the ex Monday Club member and protege of Michael Brown: "John Carlile, Mr Colvin and David Atkinson, who led an National Systems Investigation delegation to observe the Angolan peace process in 1992, a year before the firm closed." In 2011, Atkinson underwent an operation after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. He died on 23 January 2012 at the age of 71.

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ATKINSON, David Anthony was born on March 24, 1940. Parents: the late Arthur Jospeh Atkinson and Joan Margaret Atkinson (née Zink).

Education

St. George’s College, Weybridge. College, of Automobile and Aeronautical Engineering. Chelsea; Diploma in Automobile Engineering.

Diploma in Motor Industry Management.

Career

He later trained at the College of Automobile and Aeronautical Engineering in Chelsea where he gained a Diploma in Automobile Engineering and Motor Trade Management. From 1963-1972, he was Director of Chalkwell Motor Company Limited in Leigh-on-Sea, and from 1973-1977 he worked for David Graham Studios Limited in printing, marketing, artwork and design.

Atkinson was national chairman of the Young Conservatives from 1970 until 1971, more right-wing than the long line of his moderate predecessors and successors.

He contested the Newham North West constituency in February 1974 and Basildon in October 1974. Atkinson became an Member of Parliament at the Bournemouth East by-election, 1977, retaining the seat for his party.

He served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Paul Channon and was a vociferous supporter of corporal punishment and was nearly sacked for voting against the Government in its support. He supported local causes such as AFC Bournemouth during their financial troubles.

Atkinson was vocal in his criticism of the Soviet Union and active in a number of international forums aimed at highlighting communist abuse of human rights.

He was less critical of South Africa"s apartheid regime, calling for the lifting of sanctions. and objected to the pressures being placed upon the South African Government. The Independent reported that Atkinson was invited on a visit to South Africa by Strategy Network International, the lobby group fronted by Derek Laud, the ex Monday Club member and protege of Michael Brown: "John Carlile, Mr Colvin and David Atkinson, who led an National Systems Investigation delegation to observe the Angolan peace process in 1992, a year before the firm closed."

In 2011, Atkinson underwent an operation after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. He died on 23 January 2012 at the age of 71.

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47th United Kingdom Parliament. 48th United Kingdom Parliament. 49th United Kingdom Parliament.

50th United Kingdom Parliament.

51st United Kingdom Parliament. 52nd United Kingdom Parliament.

53rd United Kingdom Parliament.

Interests

Mountaineering, art, architecture, travel.

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Spouse Susan Nicola Atkinson (née Pilsworth), 1968. Children: one s„ one d.

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