Sydney Anderson (British politician)
| Sydney Anderson MLA | |
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann | |
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Assumed office 1 July 2010 | |
| Preceded by | David Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
23 April 1949 Portadown, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Brenda |
| Residence | Portadown, County Armagh |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | Church of Ireland |
Alderman Sydney Alexander Anderson (born April 1949) is a politician in Northern Ireland.
Career
In July 2010, he was appointed as David Simpson's replacement in the Northern Ireland Assembly, where he represents Upper Bann.[1] Regarding the choice, Anderson said "I want first of all to pay tribute to both Robert and Philip who were both very able candidates. It would have been a pleasure to have had either of them at the Assembly and to have worked on their behalf.[2] He is a member of Craigavon Borough Council, and previously served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.[1]
He is a member of the All Party Group on Neurology, Public Accounts Committee and Committee for Justice in the Assembly. He previously was a member of the Committee for Social Development, Committee for Employment and Learning and Committee on Standards and Privileges.
References
- 1 2 'Anderson replaces Simpson as DUP MLA', Portadown Times, 25 June 2010
- ↑ "The Portadown Times — Anderson replaces Simpson as DUP MLA". The Portadown Times. The Portadown Times. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
| Northern Ireland Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by David Simpson |
Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann 2010–present |
Incumbent |