Background
MARTLEW, Eric Anthony was born on January 3, 1949. Parents: the late George Martlew and the late Mary Jane Martlew.
MARTLEW, Eric Anthony was born on January 3, 1949. Parents: the late George Martlew and the late Mary Jane Martlew.
Harraby Secondary School. Carlisle Technical College.
He went to Harraby Secondary Modern School (which later became North Cumbria Technology College before its merger into Richard Rose Central Academy) on Edgehill Road and Carlisle College. He worked as a technician and personnel manager for Nestlé from 1962-1987 at the powdered milk factory in Dalston. He was a Carlisle Borough Councillor from 1972 to 1974 and a County Councillor on Cumbria County Council from 1973 to 1988, was Chair from 1983 to 1985.
He also served on the East Cumbria Health Authority from 1975 to 1988.
After entering Parliament in 1987, he served as Opposition defence Spokesman and as an opposition Whip. Since his party came to power in 1997, he has served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Doctor David Clark as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 1997-1998 and to Baroness Jay of Paddington as Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the Lords and Minister for Women 1998-2001.
He campaigns vigorously for animal rights and his German Shepherd Dog, Tag, was voted Westminster Dog of the Year in October 2006. Martlew announced on 1 May 2009 that he will stand down at the next general election.
50th United Kingdom Parliament. 51st United Kingdom Parliament. 52nd United Kingdom Parliament.
53rd United Kingdom Parliament.
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He is now a prominent member of the Transport Committee.
Spouse Elsie Barbara Duggan, 1970.