George Waft

George Waft

George Henry Waft Dip App SS BSc(Hons) RMN MLC is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.

Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School. He became a catering officer for various naval companies and then worked for the DHSS for 30 years as well as being an Onchan Commissioner for 20 years. In 1991 he stood for the House of Keys representing Onchan and was elected. He remained an MHK for Onchan until his elevation to the Legislative Council in 1994. His interest are the countryisde, computers, amateur radio, swimming and fishing.

Governmental positions

*Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, 1996-2004
*Chairman of the Whitely Council, 1996-2004

George Waft has written a book that is widely available entitled From Tynwald Street to Tynwald Hill. First published in 2006.


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