William Griffiths (politician)
William Griffiths (7 April 1912 – 14 April 1973) was a British Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Born in Manchester, Griffiths became an ophthalmic optician, and a Fellow of the British Optical Association. During World War II, he served with the Eighth Army.[1] He was Member of Parliament for Moss Side from 1945 until 1950 and for Manchester Exchange from 1950 until his death in 1973 aged 61.
References[]
- ^ Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1981). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. IV. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 144.
External links[]
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by William Griffiths
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