Albert Costain

Sir Albert Costain (5 July 1910 – 5 March 1987) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe[1] from 1959 to 1983,[2] preceding future Conservative leader Michael Howard.[3]

Early career

Costain was educated at King James's School, Knaresborough[3] and the College of Estate Management.[3] He became production director on the formation of Richard Costain Ltd in 1933 and was later chairman of the company.[4] The Sir Albert Costain Memorial Awards are awarded to trainee staff for successful achievement.[4]

As MP

During his parliamentary career he was Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister of Public Building and Works from 1962 to 1964,[2] to the Minister of Technology in 1970, to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 1970 to 1972, and to the Secretary of State for the Environment from 1972 to 1974.

Costain was also a member of the Speaker's panel of chairman in the House of Commons. He was knighted in July 1980.[5]

Costain stepped down at the 1983 election, and died in 1987.

References
  1. "Albert Costain – 1978 Speech on the Loyal Address". ukpol.co.uk. 1 November 1978. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  2. "Sir Albert Costain July 5, 1910 to 1987". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  3. "albert bp costain". imsvintagephotos.com. February 1982. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  4. "Awards For Costain Trainees". costain.com. 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  5. "Second Supplement (Honours & Awards)" (PDF). The London Gazette. London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office (published 1980) (48309). 15 September 1980. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  • Times Guide to the House of Commons, 1979 and 1983 editions


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