Burnaby Drayson
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(George) Burnaby Drayson (9 March 1913 – 16 September 1983) was a British Conservative politician.
Drayson was educated at Borlase School and was a company director and a member of the London Stock Exchange 1935-54. During World War II he served in the Western Desert and was taken prisoner. He escaped by walking 500 miles through Axis-occupied territory. He was a member of the Royal Agricultural Society and the Livestock Export Council of Great Britain.
Drayson was Member of Parliament for Skipton from 1945 to 1979, preceding John Watson. Drayson saw off strong Liberal Party challenges to his position, including winning a majority of 590 (1.4%) in the October 1974 general election.
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- Times Guide to the House of Commons October 1974
This page incorporates information from Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page.
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| Preceded by Hugh McDowall Lawson |
Member of Parliament for Skipton 1945–1979 |
Succeeded by John Watson |
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