Background
AYLESTONE, Herbert William Bowden was born on January 20, 1905.
politician and television executive
AYLESTONE, Herbert William Bowden was born on January 20, 1905.
President Leicester Labour Party 1938. Member of Parliament 1945-1967. Parliament. Private Secretary to Postmaster-General and Minister of Pensions 1946-1947.
Assistant Government Whip 1947-1950, Deputy Opposition Whip 1950-1955, Chief Opposition Whip 1955-1964.
Lord President, of the Council 1964-1966. Leader House of Commons 1964-1966.
Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs 1966-1967. Chairman Independent Broadcasting Authority (I Bachelor) 1967-1975.
Leader Social Democratic Party, House of Lords 1981-1983, Deputy Speaker since 1984.
Spouse Louise Brown, 1928. Children: one d.