Gordon Touche
Sir Gordon Cosmo Touche, 1st Baronet (8 July 1895 – 19 May 1972) was a British barrister and politician who served as a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for more than 30 years and became Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons. However, his conduct in this role was criticised by Labour MPs on several occasions.
The Right Honourable Sir Gordon Touche | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Chairman of Ways and Means | |
| In office 1959–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Charles MacAndrew |
| Succeeded by | William Anstruther-Gray |
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means | |
| In office 1956–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Rhys Hopkin Morris |
| Succeeded by | William Anstruther-Gray |
| Member of Parliament for Reigate | |
| In office 27 October 1931 – 23 February 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Sir George Cockerill |
| Succeeded by | John Vaughan-Morgan |
| Member of Parliament for Dorking | |
| In office 23 February 1950 – 15 October 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Created |
| Succeeded by | George Sinclair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1895 |
| Died | May 19, 1972 (aged 76) |
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