Tom Hooson | |
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| Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire | |
| In office 3 May 1979 –8 May 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Caerwyn Roderick |
| Succeeded by | Richard Livsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 March 1933 |
| Died | 8 May 1985 (aged 52) London,England |
| Political party | Conservatives |
| Relations | Emlyn Hooson (Cousin) |
| Education | University College,Oxford Gray's Inn |
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