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David Anderson
Born
David Moore Anderson

6 February 1954 (1954-02-06) (age 70)
Isle of Man
NationalityManx
OccupationPolitician
Years active2001–present
EmployerIsle of Man Government
Spouse
Jane Williams
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(m. 1982)​
Children1 son, 1 daughter

David Moore Anderson MHK (born 6 February 1954[1]) is a Manx politician, who is currently the Minister for Health of the Isle of Man Government. He has been a Member of the House of Keys from 2001 for Glenfaba. He is a dairy and mixed farmer. He is the son of former President of the Legislative Council Ian Anderson.

He had been called to resign by gay protesters following his support of legislation which would have prohibited the advocacy of homosexuality in schools.[2]

He is a keen athlete, having competed in the Commonwealth Games in 1978. He was recently World Champion for Under 50s at 400m hurdles, and continues to race.

Personal life

He has been married to Jane (née Williams) since 1982, they have 2 grown up children together.

Ministerial Positions

References

  1. ^ "Anderson, David Moore" (PDF). www.tynwald.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 August 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-23. Retrieved 2011-07-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Preceded by MHK for Glenfaba
2001–present 		Incumbent
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