John Gallacher (politician)
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Born | John Gallacher 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
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages – Peerages beginning with "G" (part 1)[better source needed]
- ^ a b c d Lord Gallacher of Enfield, stalwart of Co-operative movement, The Scotsman, 11 February 2004.
- ^ The Co-operative News, 27 May 2008.
- ^ "No. 49306". The London Gazette. 31 March 1983. p. 4470.