About Harry Cowans
Lived 1932 – 1985 (aged 52). Harry Cowans was a British politician.
Harry Lowes Cowans MP (19 December 1932 – 3 October 1985) was a British Labour Party politician.
Cowans was elected Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central at a 1976 by-election. After boundary changes, he was elected for Tyne Bridge in 1983. From 1983 to 1985, he served as Chair of the Transport Select Committee. He was known for his efforts to save the Newcastle Metro system from proposed budget cuts.
Cowans died in office aged 52 in 1985. His cremated remains are buried in Saltwell Cemetery, Gateshead.
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Who was Harry Cowans?
British politician (1932-1985)
When was Harry Cowans born?
Harry Cowans was born on 19 December 1932.
When did Harry Cowans die?
Harry Cowans died on 3 October 1985.
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Harry Cowans was a politician.
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Harry Cowans was British.
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