| Richard Tracey JP AM | |
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| Assumed office 1 May 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Elizabeth Howlett |
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Member of Parliament
for Surbiton |
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| In office 9 June 1983 – 1 May 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Nigel Fisher |
| Succeeded by | Edward Davey (Kingston and Surbiton) |
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| Born | 8 February 1943 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
Richard Patrick Tracey JP (born 8 February 1943) is a British Conservative politician from London. He is a member of the London Assembly representing Merton & Wandsworth, and of the Metropolitan Police Authority. In 2008, he was appointed Mayor's Ambassador for the River by Mayor Boris Johnson and charged with promoting greater passenger use of the River Thames.
He was MP for Surbiton from 1983 until 1997 when it was abolished. He served as Environment and Sports Minister from 1985 to 1987, and was a leading member of the Public Accounts Committee from 1993-97. He was Chairman of the London Conservative MPs Group from 1990 to 1997. At the 1997 General Election, he unsuccessfully contested Kingston and Surbiton.
Educated at King Edward VI School, Stratford upon Avon, and the University of Birmingham (LLB Honours). Leader Writer, Daily Express 1964-66: Presenter and Reporter, BBC TV and radio current affairs programmes, presenter of several documentary programmes 1966-78: Public Affairs Consultant 1978-83: Author of 'World of Motor Sport' (with Richard Hudson-Evans) 1971 and 'Hickstead - the first twelve years' (with Michael Clayton) 1972
He is a Freeman of the City of London and a Justice of the Peace.
References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Limited, 1997
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| Preceded by Nigel Fisher |
Member of Parliament for Surbiton 1983–1997 |
Succeeded by Constituency abolished |
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| Preceded by Neil Macfarlane |
Minister for Sport 1985–1987 |
Succeeded by Colin Moynihan |
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