Louis Besson

Louis Besson (born 6 May 1937 in Barby, Savoie, France) is a French politician and member of the French Socialist Party. He served several terms in the National Assembly, and was the Minister for Housing and Transportation from 11 December 1990 to 15 May 1991.[1][2] He is particularly known for his support for the protection of agriculture in natural mountain areas.[3]

Louis Besson
Louis Besson in 2004
Secretary of State for Housing
In office
4 June 1997  27 March 2001
PresidentJacques Chirac
Prime MinisterLionel Jospin
Preceded byPierre-André Périssol
Succeeded byMarie-Noëlle Lienemann
Personal details
Born (1937-05-06) 6 May 1937
Barby, France
Political partySocialist Party
Alma materGrenoble Institute of Political Studies

References

  1. Le stationnement des gens du voyage
  2. Michel Germain, Personnages illustres des Savoie, Autre Vue, 2007, 619 p. (ISBN 978-2-9156-8815-3), p. 81.
  3. Michel Chevalier, "La 'Loi Montagn' et sa mise en œuvre (1981-1988)" Annales de Géographie, vol. 98, no 545, 1989, p. 87 .


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