Career
His successor John Roper retained the seat for the Labour Party.
His successor John Roper retained the seat for the Labour Party.
40th United Kingdom Parliament. 41st United Kingdom Parliament. 42nd United Kingdom Parliament.
43rd United Kingdom Parliament.
44th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was elected Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Farnworth in a 1952 by-election, and served until his retirement at the 1970 general election.