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David Mellor

David John Mellor

Former British politician, non-practising barrister, broadcaster, journalist and businessman (born 1949).

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Sex or Gender

Male

Date of Birth

3/12/1949

Member of Political Party

Conservative Party

Educated At

Christ's College
Swanage Grammar School

Instance Of

Human

Position Held

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Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
 (4/11/1992 - 9/22/1992)
Replaced By
:
Peter Brooke, Baron Brooke of Sutton Mandeville
Start Time
: 4/11/1992
End Time
: 9/22/1992
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
 (11/28/1990 - 4/11/1992)
Replaced By
:
Michael Portillo
Replaces
:
Norman Lamont
Start Time
: 11/28/1990
End Time
: 4/11/1992
Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries
 (7/26/1990 - 11/28/1990)
Replaced By
:
Tim Renton, Baron Renton of Mount Harry
Replaces
:
Richard Luce, Baron Luce
Start Time
: 7/26/1990
End Time
: 11/28/1990
Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department
 (10/27/1989 - 7/26/1990)
Replaced By
:
Angela Rumbold
Replaces
:
John Patten, Baron Patten
Start Time
: 10/27/1989
End Time
: 7/26/1990
Minister of State for Health
 (7/25/1988 - 10/27/1989)
Replaced By
:
Anthony Trafford, Baron Trafford
Replaces
:
Tony Newton, Baron Newton of Braintree
Start Time
: 7/25/1988
End Time
: 10/27/1989
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
 (6/13/1987 - 7/25/1988)
Replaced By
:
William Waldegrave, Baron Waldegrave of North Hill
Replaces
:
Tim Renton, Baron Renton of Mount Harry
Start Time
: 6/13/1987
End Time
: 7/25/1988
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
 (1990 - )
Start Time
: 1990
Minister of State for Digital and Culture
 (7/26/1990 - 11/28/1990)
Replaced By
:
Tim Renton, Baron Renton of Mount Harry
Replaces
:
Richard Luce, Baron Luce
Start Time
: 7/26/1990
End Time
: 11/28/1990
Member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom
 (4/9/1992 - 4/8/1997)
Electoral District
:
Putney
Elected In
:
1992 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
51st Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Start Time
: 4/9/1992
End Time
: 4/8/1997
Member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom
 (6/11/1987 - 3/16/1992)
Electoral District
:
Putney
Elected In
:
1987 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
50th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Start Time
: 6/11/1987
End Time
: 3/16/1992
Member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom
 (6/9/1983 - 5/18/1987)
Electoral District
:
Putney
Elected In
:
1983 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
49th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Start Time
: 6/9/1983
End Time
: 5/18/1987
Member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom
 (5/3/1979 - 5/13/1983)
Electoral District
:
Putney
Elected In
:
1979 United Kingdom General Election
End Cause
:
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliamentary Term
:
48th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliamentary Group
:
Conservative Party
Start Time
: 5/3/1979
End Time
: 5/13/1983

Occupation

Politician
Journalist
Barrister

Given Name

David

Country of Citizenship

United Kingdom

Place of Birth

Wareham

Unmarried Partner

Languages Spoken, Written or Signed

English

Work Location

London

Name in Native Language

David Mellor

Family Name

Mellor

Number of Children

2

Candidacy in Election

1992 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Putney
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 25,188
Ranking
: 1
1979 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Putney
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 23,040
1983 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Putney
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 21,863
Ranking
: 1
1987 United Kingdom General Election
Electoral District
:
Putney
Represents
:
Conservative Party
Results
:
Elected
Votes Received
: 24,197
Ranking
: 1

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