Arthur Pearson (British politician)


Arthur Pearson was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. Pearson was one of eight children of William, born in Saltney, Chester and Margaret Pearson. His father was employed as a Chain Maker in the chain works in Pontypridd. He was elected Member of Parliament for Pontypridd at a 1938 by-election, and served until his retirement at the 1970 general election. He was a government whip as Comptroller of the Household from 1945 to 1946, and Treasurer of the Household from 1946 until 1951. He was appointed CBE in the 1980 Birthday Honours.
Arthur Pearson was unmarried.