John Fraser (UK politician)

John Fraser (UK politician)

John Denis Fraser (born June 30, 1934) was Labour Member of Parliament for Norwood in London from 1966 to 1997 and a solicitor.

Fraser was educated at Sloan Grammar School and the Law Society College of Law, becoming a solicitor. He was a councillor on Lambeth Borough Council 1962-65 and the London Borough of Lambeth from 1964. He was a founder member of the Co-operative (Housing) Development Society.

He was Under Secretary of State for Employment 1974-1976, and Minister of State at the Department of Prices & Consumer Protection 1976-1979.

Trivia

He was very active in support of Greek prisoners held under the Colonels' Regime.

He is now retired.

He runs with dulwich running club.

His hobbies include cooking, running, playing piano.

He is a Roman Catholic and attends church every Sunday, also doing readings and attending meetings at the church.


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