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Former minister Lord Thomson dies Former minister Lord Thomson dies
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Lord George Thomson, a minister in Harold Wilson's Labour government and chairman of the broadcasting regulator in the 80s, has died.Lord George Thomson, a minister in Harold Wilson's Labour government and chairman of the broadcasting regulator in the 80s, has died.
Baron Thomson of Monifieth, 87, died on Friday at London's St Thomas' Hospital, after suffering a viral infection.Baron Thomson of Monifieth, 87, died on Friday at London's St Thomas' Hospital, after suffering a viral infection.
He became Labour MP for Dundee East in 1952 and held the seat until his resignation in 1972.He became Labour MP for Dundee East in 1952 and held the seat until his resignation in 1972.
He was chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Authority from 1981 to 1988 before joining the Lib Dems.He was chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Authority from 1981 to 1988 before joining the Lib Dems.
He joined the party in 1989 and spoke in the House of Lords on foreign affairs and broadcasting.He joined the party in 1989 and spoke in the House of Lords on foreign affairs and broadcasting.
Among the ministerial positions he held in Wilson's government were Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.Among the ministerial positions he held in Wilson's government were Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.
'Important cause''Important cause'
Lord Thomson also served as a British Commissioner of the European Community for four years from 1973.Lord Thomson also served as a British Commissioner of the European Community for four years from 1973.
Born in Stirling, his family moved to Monifieth, outside Dundee, when he was two.Born in Stirling, his family moved to Monifieth, outside Dundee, when he was two.
His widow, Lady Grace Thomson, said: "He loved his time in Dundee.His widow, Lady Grace Thomson, said: "He loved his time in Dundee.
"It was his own town and he loved the people."It was his own town and he loved the people.
"He only left to go to Europe which was a very important cause to him.""He only left to go to Europe which was a very important cause to him."
Lord Thomson leaves two daughters, Caroline and Ailsa.Lord Thomson leaves two daughters, Caroline and Ailsa.
Responding to Lord Thomson's death, Liberal Democrat party leader Nick Clegg, said: "George Thomson was a man of great stature and integrity, who dedicated his life to public service.
"My thoughts, and those of all my parliamentary colleagues, are with his family at this time."