Eric Clarke (politician)

Eric Clarke
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	9 April 1933 (age 91)
Nationality	British
Political party	Labour

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.

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.

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Trade union offices
Preceded by Bill McLean	Secretary of the Scottish Area of the National Union of Mineworkers 1977–1989	Succeeded by Nicky Wilson
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Alex Eadie	Member of Parliament for Midlothian 1992 – 2001	Succeeded by David Hamilton

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