Eric Lionel Clarke (born 9 April 1933) is a politician in the United Kingdom. He served as Labour Member of Parliament for Midlothian from 1992 until he stepped down at the 2001 general election.
Eric Clarke | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Midlothian | |
| In office 9 April 1992 – 14 May 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Eadie |
| Succeeded by | David Hamilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 April 1933 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
He had been an opposition whip from 1994 to 1997. He served as General Secretary of the Scottish National Union of Mineworkers during the 1984–1985 UK miners' strike and took a proactive role in the care of members' families.