Sir Peter McLay Mills (22 September 1921 – 16 August 1993) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Torrington from 1964 to 1974, West Devon from 1974 to 1983 and Torridge and West Devon from 1983 to 1987.[1][2] While an MP he served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in 1972, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Northern Ireland Office from 1972 to 1974, and was knighted for his work in 1982 Queen's Birthday Honours List.[2]
Peter Mills | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon | |
| In office 1983-1987 | |
| Member of Parliament for West Devon | |
| In office February 1974-1983 | |
| Member of Parliament for Torrington | |
| In office 1964-February 1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 September 1921 |
| Died | 16 August 1993 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Conservative |
Mills performed the official opening of the Meldon Reservoir in September 1972.
References
edit- ^ "Sir Peter Mills". UK Parliament.
- ^ a b Cosgrave, Patrick (24 August 1993). "Obituary: Sir Peter Mills - People, News - The Independent". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2009.
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