Eric Clarke (politician)

Eric Lionel Clarke (born 9 April 1933) is a politician in the United Kingdom. He served as Labour Member of Parliament for Midlothian from 1992 until he stepped down at the 2001 general election.

Eric Clarke
Member of Parliament for Midlothian
In office 9 April 1992 – 14 May 2001
Preceded by	Alex Eadie
Succeeded by	David Hamilton
Personal details
Born	(1933-04-09) 9 April 1933 (age 92)
Nationality	British
Political party	Labour

He had been an opposition whip from 1994 to 1997. He served as General Secretary of the Scottish National Union of Mineworkers during the 1984–1985 UK miners' strike and took a proactive role in the care of members' families.