Harvie Anderson, Betty (1913–1979)
Harvie Anderson, Betty (1913–1979)
Scottish politician. Name variations: Baroness Skrimshire of Quarter Renfrewshire East; Rt. Hon. Margaret Harvie Anderson. Born Margaret Harvie Anderson, Aug 12, 1913, in Scotland; died of bronchitis, Nov 7, 1979; married.
Conservative, was elected MP for Renfrewshire East (1959); became member of Committee of Backbench MPs; the 1st woman to occupy the speaker's chair (1970), kept order even through turbulent times, such as passage of Industrial Relations Act (1970–71) and Common Market debates; served as deputy chair of Ways and Means (1970–73); was appointed Privy Councillor (1974); created Baroness Skrimshire of Quarter of Renfrewshire (1979) and took seat in Upper House after 20 years as MP; died 1 week later.
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