Robert Atkins (politician)
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Sir Robert James Atkins (born 5 February 1946 in London) is a British Conservative politician. He was the Member of Parliament for Preston North and South Ribble from 1979 to 1997 and became a Member of the European Parliament for the North West England region in 1999. He was knighted in 1997 for services to the country and is a Freeman of the City of London. He is a strong supporter of closer European integration, and of the euro.
He was made a member of the Privy Council in 1995 and was a junior minister in the following positions:
- DTI Minister (1987 to 1989)
- Minister of Transport (1989 to 1990)
- Minister of Sport (1990 to 1992)
- Minister of State, Northern Ireland (1992 to 1994)
- Minister of State for Environment and Countryside (1994 to 1995)
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| Preceded by Ronald Atkins |
Member of Parliament for Preston North 1979–1983 |
Succeeded by (constituency abolished) |
| Preceded by (new constituency) |
Member of Parliament for South Ribble 1983–1997 |
Succeeded by David Borrow |
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| Preceded by Colin Moynihan |
Minister for Sport 1990–1992 |
Succeeded by Robert Key |
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