Miles Walker
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Sir Miles Walker | |
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Chief Minister of the Isle of Man | |
| In office 3 December 1986 – 3 December 1996 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Laurence New |
| Preceded by | Edgar Mann (as Chairman of the Executive Council) |
| Succeeded by | Donald Gelling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Miles Rawstron Walker 13 November 1940 Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Mary, Lady Walker (m. 1966–present) |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Profession | Politician / businessman |
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Sir Miles Rawstron Walker
Early life and career
Born on 13 November 1940 to George Denis Walker and Alice (née Whittaker), he was educated at
Liverpool University, and was knighted
in 1997.
Personal life
Sir Miles has been married to Mary since 1966; they have one son and one daughter together and live in Colby, Isle of Man.[citation needed]
Government positions
- Chairman of Tromode House Committee, 1977–80
- Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission, 1979–81
- Chairman of the Local Government Board, 1981–86
- Chairman of the Income Tax Commission, 1985–86
- Member of the Executive Council, 1981–90
- Chief Minister, 1986–96
Walker's Councils of Ministers
| Office | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
Chief Minister |
Sir Miles Walker | 1986–96 |
Minister of the Treasury |
David Cannan | 1986–89 |
| Donald Gelling | 1989–96 | |
Minister of Home Affairs |
Edmund Lowey | 1986–91 |
| Arnold Callin | 1991–95 | |
| Richard Corkill | 1995–96 | |
Minister of Health and Social Security |
Tony Brown |
1986–89 |
Jim Cain |
1989–91 | |
| Bernie May | 1991–96 | |
Minister of Education |
Victor Kneale | 1986–90 |
| Ron Cretney | 1990–91 | |
| Hazel Hannan | 1991–95 | |
| Noel Cringle | 1995–96 | |
Minister of Industry |
Ian Anderson | 1986–88 |
| Bernie May | 1988–91 | |
| Allan Bell | 1991–? | |
Minister of Trade and Industry |
Allan Bell | ?–1994 |
Minister of Tourism and Transport |
Allan Bell | 1986–90 |
Minister of Tourism, Leisure and Transport |
Allan Bell | 1990–94 |
Minister of Tourism and Leisure |
Tony Brown |
1994–96 |
Minister of Highways, Ports and Properties |
Arnold Callin | 1986–91 |
| David North | 1991–94 | |
Minister of Transport |
David North | 1994–96 |
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry |
Don Maddrell | 1986–88 |
| Donald Gelling | 1988–89 | |
| David North | 1989–91 | |
| John Corrin | 1991–95 | |
| Hazel Hannan | 1995–96 | |
Minister of Local Government and the Environment |
Dominic Delaney | 1986–89 |
Tony Brown |
1989–94 | |
| Terry Groves | 1994–96 |
Business Positions
References
- ^ "Walker, Miles Rawstron" (PDF). www.tynwald.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ISBN 978-0-85323-726-6. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ISBN 978-0-85323-777-8. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Sir Miles Walker is new Hospice Isle of Man chairman". www.iomtoday.co.im. 7 June 2010. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ "Sir Miles Walker takes over as Chairman". www.seftongroup.co.im. 4 June 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
