- Hilton Dawson
Thomas Hilton Dawson, known as Hilton Dawson, (born
30 September 1953 ,Stannington, Northumberland ) was the Labour Partymember of Parliament for theLancashire constituency of Lancaster and Wyre from 1997 until 2005.Early life
He is the son of Harry Dawson and his wife Sally, both teachers. He attended Ashington County Grammar School (now known as [http://www.ashingtonhigh.northumberland.sch.uk Ashington High School] ) on "Green Lane" in Ashington. At the
University of Warwick , he gained a BA in Politics and Philosophy in 1975. From theLancaster University , he gained a [http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci/prospective/ma.htm Diploma in Social Work] .He worked as a Social Work Manager from 1983-97, involving Children's Homes, Fostering and Adoption, and
Day care .Parliamentary career
In 2004 he announced he would not be seeking re-election at the next General Election, seeking to return to work in children's services – his former career was as a social worker. The local
Constituency Labour Party selected Anne Sacks as its new candidate, however the seat was won by the Conservative Party candidate, Ben Wallace, with a 4.5% swing from Labour.Life after Parliament
He is CEO of [http://www.shaftesbury.org.uk/about/chief-exec/ Shaftesbury Young People] .
Personal life
He married Susan Williams on August 11 1973. They have two daughters.
External links
* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/dec/12/parenting "Guardian" article December 2007]
* [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/hilton_dawson/lancaster_and_wyre They Work For You]
* [http://politics.guardian.co.uk/person/0,,-1347,00.html Ask Aristotle]
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