David Atkinson (politician)

For the Canadian academic, see David W. Atkinson.

David Atkinson
Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East
In office 24 November 1977 – 5 May 2005
Preceded by	John Cordle
Succeeded by	Tobias Ellwood
Personal details
Born	24 March 1940 (1940-03-24) (age 71) Westcliff-on-Sea
Nationality	British
Political party	Conservative
Spouse(s)	Susan Nicola Pilsworth

David Anthony Atkinson (born 24 March 1940, Westcliff-on-Sea) was Conservative British Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East from a 1977 by-election until he stepped down at the 2005 general election.

Early life

He went to the independent St George's College, Weybridge, then Southend College of Technology on Carnarvon Road in Southend-on-Sea. He went to the College of Automobile and Aeronautical Engineering in Chelsea where he gained a Diploma in Automobile Engineering and Motor Trade Management. From 1963-72, he was Director of Chalkwell Motor Co. Ltd in Leigh-on-Sea, and from 1973-77 he worked for David Graham Studios Ltd in printing, marketing, artwork and design.

Parliamentary career

He was National Chairman of the Young Conservatives from 1970-1. He contested Newham North West in February 1974 and Basildon in October 1974.

Personal life

He married Susan Nicola Pilsworth in 1968. They have a son and a daughter.

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by David Atkinson
• They Work For You - David Atkinson
• Ask Aristotle

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by John Cordle	Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East 1977–2005	Succeeded by Tobias Ellwood

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Name	Atkinson, David
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Date of birth	24 March 1940
Place of birth	Westcliff-on-Sea
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