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Robert Hugh Turton

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Also Known As

Robin Turton

Born: 8 August 1903

Died: 17 January 1994

Peerages

Baron Tranmire - 9 May 1974

Member of Privy Council - 1955

Appointments

Elections fought

30 May 1929		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	16,084	59.23
27 October 1931		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	Unopposed
14 November 1935		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	Unopposed
5 July 1945		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	20,483	60.15
23 February 1950		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	26,324	65.41
25 October 1951		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	27,854	72.26
26 May 1955		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	25,467	69.11
8 October 1959		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	27,413	69.00
15 October 1964		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	28,272	66.39
31 March 1966		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	25,089	61.59
18 June 1970		Thirsk & Malton	Conservative & Unionist Party	30,892	66.86