John Maitland (Conservative politician)
Sir John Francis Whitaker Maitland (24 March 1903 – 17 November 1977) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Sir John Maitland | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Horncastle | |
| In office 5 July 1945 – 10 March 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Haslam |
| Succeeded by | Peter Tapsell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Francis Whitaker Maitland 24 March 1903 |
| Died | 17 November 1977 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Bridget Denny |
| Children | William Peter Andrew Sarah Robert |
| Parent(s) | William Maitland Louisa Maitland |
In the 1945 general election, he was elected as Member of Parliament for the safe Conservative seat of Horncastle in Lincolnshire. He held the seat until he retired from the House of Commons at the 1966 general election.
His daughter, Sally Louisa Mary Maitland, married the Conservative Member of Parliament Jock Bruce-Gardyne.
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