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Sir Barnett Stross | |
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health | |
In office 20 October 1964 – 24 February 1965 | |
Minister | Kenneth Robinson |
Preceded by | Bernard Braine |
Succeeded by | Charles Loughlin |
Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Hanley; 1945–1950) | |
In office 5 July 1945 – 31 March 1966 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Hollins |
Succeeded by | Robert Cant |
Personal details | |
Born | Strasberg 25 December 1899 Pabianice, Poland |
Died | 13 May 1967 London | (aged 67)
Political party | Labour |
Spouse(s) | Chesters, Gwendoline Ella |
Relations | Charles Stross, novelist (grand-nephew) |
Residence(s) | Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent London |
Alma mater | University of Leeds |
Occupation | Doctor, politician |
Profession | Medical |
Cabinet | Wilson Government of 1964 |
Sir Barnett Stross (25 December 1899 – 13 May 1967) was a British doctor and politician. He served twenty years as a Labour Party Member of Parliament, famously led the humanitarian campaign "Lidice Shall Live" and pushed for reforms in industry to protect workers. His grand-nephew Charles Stross is an author.