About Ted Garrett
Lived 1920 – 1993 (aged 73). Ted Garrett was a British politician.
William Edward Garrett (21 March 1920 – 30 May 1993) was a British Labour Party politician.
Garrett was educated at the London School of Economics and was an engineer and maintenance fitter. He was a councillor on Northumberland County Council and Prudhoe Urban District Council.
Garrett contested Hexham in 1955 and Doncaster in 1959. He was Member of Parliament for Wallsend from 1964 until he retired in 1992. His successor was Stephen Byers. Garrett died the following year, aged 73.
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Who was Ted Garrett?
British politician (1920-1993)
When was Ted Garrett born?
Ted Garrett was born on 21 March 1920.
When did Ted Garrett die?
Ted Garrett died on 30 May 1993.
What was Ted Garrett's occupation?
Ted Garrett was a politician.
What nationality was Ted Garrett?
Ted Garrett was British.
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