John Gallacher (politician)

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Born
John Gallacher

(1920-05-07)7 May 1920
Labour Co-operative

John Gallacher, Baron Gallacher (7 May 1920 – 4 January 2004) was a British

co-operative
official and politician.

Gallacher born in

International Co-operative Alliance as Administrative Officer he became Parliamentary Secretary to the Co-operative Union in 1973, gaining profile and parliamentary support for the movement.[1]

Gallacher was created Baron Gallacher, of

Labour Co-operative peer and from 1985 to 1992, he served as a Labour whip in the House of Lords. He spoke with authority on European matters.[1] In addition, he was for a period President of the Institute of Meat.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Lord Gallacher of Enfield, stalwart of Co-operative movement, The Scotsman, 11 February 2004.
  2. ^
    The Co-operative News
    , 27 May 2008.
  3. ^ "No. 49306". The London Gazette. 31 March 1983. p. 4470.