George Hutchison (British politician)

Sir George Aitken Clark Hutchison KC JP (6 July 1873 – 22 December 1928) was a Scottish Unionist who served as the Member of Parliament for Midlothian and Peebles Northern from 1922 to 1923, and from 1924 until his death.

Life

The grave of George Hutchison MP, Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh

Hutchinson was born in Renfrew, the son of Rev. John Hutchinson of Leith. He was educated at Edinburgh Academy and Edinburgh University, and was called to the Scottish bar in 1896.[1] He first stood for Parliament at the December 1910 general election in Argyll, a marginal seat where he lost by 257 votes (3.0%).[2]

He did not stand again until the 1922 general election, when he held the Midlothian and Peebles Northern seat after the sitting Unionist MP had retired.[3] He was defeated at the 1923 general election by the Labour Party candidate Andrew Clarke, but won again at the 1924 general election.

He was knighted in the 1928 Birthday Honours, for political and public services,[4] but because of declining health did not stand to run in the 1929 general election.

He died on 22 December 1928 in Edinburgh, aged 55.[1] He is buried in the northern (independent) extension to Dean Cemetery on Queensferry Road. The grave lies on one of the central east-west paths, towards the eastern side.

Family

He was married to Peggie Blair (1876-1960).

Their son Ronald Blair Clark Hutchison was a Commander in the Royal Navy.

References

  1. 1 2 "Sir George Hutchison". The Times. The Times Digital Archive. 24 December 1928. p. 12.
  2. ↑ Craig, F. W. S. (1989) [1974]. British parliamentary election results 1885–1918 (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 527. ISBN 0-900178-27-2.
  3. ↑ Craig, F. W. S. (1983) [1969]. British parliamentary election results 1918–1949 (3rd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 638. ISBN 0-900178-06-X.
  4. ↑ "No. 33390". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 June 1928. p. 3846.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Sir John Hope		 Member of Parliament for Midlothian & Peebles Northern
1922 – 1923		 Succeeded by
Andrew Clarke
Preceded by
Andrew Clarke		 Member of Parliament for Midlothian & Peebles Northern
1924 – 1928		 Succeeded by
Andrew Clarke
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