George House (British politician) explained

George House (7 March 1892 – 8 February 1949) was a British Labour Party politician.

He originally worked as a printer, later becoming a steel erector. He was secretary of the Constructional Engineering Union from 1924 - 1939.^[1]

He was twice a member of the London County Council:^[2] representing Islington South from 1928 to 1931 and St Pancras North from 1937 to 1949.^{[3] [4]}

He was elected at the 1945 general election as Member of Parliament (MP) for St Pancras North,^[5] but died in office less than four years later, aged 56.

Notes and References

1. News: Obituary: Mr. George House. The Times. 9 February 1949. 6.
2. Book: Achievement. A Short History of the London County Council. W Eric Jackson. Longmans. 1965. 267.
3. News: New L.C.C. Labour's Increased Majority. Full Results. . . 6 March 1937 . 7 .
4. News: The New L.C.C. Labour Gains In A Low Poll . . 9 March 1946 . 2 .
5. Book: Craig , F. W. S. . F. W. S. Craig . British parliamentary election results 1918–1949 . 1969 . 3rd . 1983 . Parliamentary Research Services . Chichester . 0-900178-06-X . 44.