Allan Rogers
Allan Ralph Rogers (born 24 October 1932) is a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South East Wales from 1979 to 1984, and Member of Parliament (MP) for Rhondda in Wales from 1983 until he stepped down at the 2001 general election .[1][2][3]
Allan Rogers | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Rhondda | |
| In office 9 June 1983 – 14 May 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Alec Jones |
| Succeeded by | Chris Bryant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1932 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Committees | Social Security Contributions Committee |
Parliamentary career
During his time as an MP, Rogers served on the Welsh Affairs Committee, Public Accounts Committee and the European Scrutiny Committee.
The Guardian reported he was being offered a peerage in return for another candidate taking his safe seat as it is one of Labour's safest seats; an offer which he rejected.[4][5]
References
- "Mr Allan Rogers, former MP, Rhondda - TheyWorkForYou". TheyWorkForYou. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- "Social Security Contributions: Public Bill Committees - TheyWorkForYou". TheyWorkForYou. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- "Labour astride valley of the polls". 8 June 2001. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- White, Michael (23 March 2001). "Labour veteran admits offering seat for peerage". the Guardian. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- Bates, Stephen (29 May 2001). "Labour's man tests tribal loyalties". the Guardian. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Allan Rogers
| European Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| New constituency | Member of the European Parliament for South East Wales 1979 – 1984 |
constituency abolished see South Wales East |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Alec Jones |
Member of Parliament for Rhondda 1983–2001 |
Succeeded by Chris Bryant |
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