Harold Neal

Harold Neal (3 July 1897 – 24 August 1972) was a British Labour Party politician. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Clay Cross from a 1944 by-election to 1950, and after boundary changes, for Bolsover from 1950 until his retirement in 1970. He became an MP after the death of former MP George Ridley. Following his retirement, his successor, Dennis Skinner, went on to become the longest-serving MP in the Labour Party's history. Neal was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fuel and Power, Philip Noel-Baker, in 1951.

Harold Neal
Member of Parliament for Bolsover Clay Cross (1945–1950)
In office 14 April 1944 – 29 May 1970
Preceded by	George Ridley
Succeeded by	Dennis Skinner
Vice-President of the Derbyshire Miners' Association
In office 1942–1944
Preceded by	Samuel Greenough
Succeeded by	Henry White
Personal details
Born	(1897-07-03)3 July 1897
Died	24 August 1972(1972-08-24) (aged 75)

For the Detroit artist, see Harold Neal (artist).

References

• Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Harold Neal

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by George Ridley	Member of Parliament for Clay Cross 1944–1950	Constituency abolished
New constituency	Member of Parliament for Bolsover 1950–1970	Succeeded by Dennis Skinner
Trade union offices
Preceded by Henry White	Vice-President of the Derbyshire Miners' Association 1942–1944	Succeeded by Samuel Greenough