Hilton Dawson
| Hilton Dawson | |
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| Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre |
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| In office 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency Established |
| Succeeded by | Ben Wallace |
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| Born | 30 September 1953 Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Williams |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University, University of Warwick |
Thomas Hilton Dawson, known as Hilton Dawson, (born 30 September 1953 in Stannington, Northumberland) was the Labour Party member of Parliament for the Lancashire constituency of Lancaster and Wyre from 1997 until 2005.
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[edit] Early life
He is the son of Harry Dawson and his wife Sally, both teachers. He attended Ashington County Grammar School (now known as Ashington High School) on Green Lane in Ashington. At the University of Warwick, he gained a BA in Politics and Philosophy in 1975. From the Lancaster University, he gained a Diploma in Social Work.
He worked as a Social Work Manager from 1983–97, involving Children's Homes, Fostering and Adoption, and Day care.
[edit] Parliamentary career
In 2004 he announced he would not be seeking re-election at the next General Election, seeking to return to work in children's services – his former career was as a social worker. The local Constituency Labour Party selected Anne Sacks as its new candidate, but the seat was won by the Conservative Party candidate, Ben Wallace, with a 4.5% swing from Labour.
[edit] Life after Parliament
Dawson was CEO of Shaftesbury Young People[1] and a vice-president of equal rights charity Parity.[2] In April 2009 he was appointed chief executive of the British Association of Social Workers.[3]
[edit] Personal life
He married Susan Williams on August 11, 1973. They have two daughters. He is a supporter of Sunderland A.F.C.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Shaftesbury Young People website
- ^ http://www.parity-uk.org/index.php
- ^ "Former MP to take over from Ian Johnston in April", Community Care, 20 February 2009
- ^ Thorpe, Martin, 'It's The Pits: Football Diary', The Guardian, 22 November 1997, pA12
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