Reginald Bevins
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John Reginald Bevins (20 August 1908 – 16 November 1996) was a British Conservative politician who served as a Liverpool Member of Parliament (MP) for fourteen years. He served in the governments of the 1950s and 1960s, playing an important role in establishing independent television.
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Reginald Bevins | |
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Postmaster General | |
In office 1959–1964 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Marples |
Succeeded by | Tony Benn |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government | |
In office 1957–1959 | |
Preceded by | Enoch Powell |
Succeeded by | Sir Keith Joseph |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works | |
In office 1953–1957 | |
Preceded by | Hugh Molson |
Succeeded by | Harmar Nicholls |
Member of Parliament for Liverpool Toxteth | |
In office 23 February 1950 – 25 September 1964 | |
Preceded by | Constituency created |
Succeeded by | Richard Crawshaw |
Personal details | |
Born | (1908-08-20)20 August 1908 Liverpool |
Died | 16 November 1996(1996-11-16) (aged 88) Liverpool |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
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