Born: 9 December 1907, Stretford, Lancashire
Died: 6 July 1978
Peerages
- Baron Marples of Wallasey - 8 May 1974
Member of Privy Council - 19 January 1957
Education
- Victoria Park Council School
- Stretford Grammar School for Boys
Appointments
Elections fought
| 5 July 1945 |
 | Wallasey |
Conservative & Unionist Party |
18,448 |
42.94 |
| 23 February 1950 |
| Wallasey |
Conservative & Unionist Party |
33,904 |
57.08 |
| 25 October 1951 |
| Wallasey |
Conservative & Unionist Party |
37,423 |
63.28 |
| 26 May 1955 |
| Wallasey |
Conservative & Unionist Party |
33,537 |
63.45 |
| 8 October 1959 |
| Wallasey |
Conservative & Unionist Party |
35,567 |
63.44 |
| 15 October 1964 |
| Wallasey |
Conservative & Unionist Party |
24,784 |
46.00 |
| 31 March 1966 |
| Wallasey |
Conservative & Unionist Party |
22,901 |
43.69 |
| 18 June 1970 |
| Wallasey |
Conservative & Unionist Party |
24,283 |
44.99 |