Miles Walker
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Sir Miles Rawstron Walker CBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
LLD (born 13 November 1940) is a Manx
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
businessman and politician, who was the first ever Chief Minister of the Isle of Man
Chief Minister of the Isle of Man
The Chief Minister is the executive head of the Isle of Man Government.The office derives from that of Chairman of the Executive Council. Before 1980 the Executive Council was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, but thereafter the chairman was elected by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man...
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Early life and career
Born on 13 November 1940 to George Denis Walker and Alice (née Whittaker), he was educated at Castle Rushen High SchoolCastle Rushen High School
Castle Rushen High School is a co-educational secondary state school located in Castletown on the Isle of Man for pupils in the South of the Island.-Isle of Man School System:Main article: Education in the Isle of Man...
and the Shropshire Agricultural College. He later went on to become a company director
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
in the farming and retail dairy trade. He was elected as an Arbory commissioner in 1970, remaining as one until 1976, and became the Chairman. In 1976 he stood as MHK for Rushen and was successful. He remained an MHK until retiring at the 2001 General Election. In 1986 he was elected the first ever Chief Minister and continued in the post for a decade until the 1996 election. He was honoured as Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1991, with an honorary LL.D. degree in 1994 by Liverpool University, and a knighthood
Knight Bachelor
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in 1997.
Personal life
Walker has been married to Mary since 1966, they have 1 son and 1 daughter together and live in ColbyColby, Isle of Man
Colby is a small village in the south of the Isle of Man in the parish of Arbory. It lies on the A7 road between the towns of Castletown and Port Erin and close to the similarly sized village of Ballabeg.-History and facilities:...
, Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
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Governmental Positions
- Chairman of Tromode House Committee, 1977–80
- Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission, 1979–81
- Chairman of the Local Government Board, 1981–86
- Chairman of the Income Tax Commission, 1985–86
- Member of the Executive CouncilExecutive Council of the Isle of ManThe Executive Council is the former title of the Council of Ministers, the principal executive body of the Isle of Man Government. Its chairman was the Lieutenant Governor until 1980, when he was replaced by a Chairman elected by Tynwald...
, 1981–90 - Chief MinisterChief Minister of the Isle of ManThe Chief Minister is the executive head of the Isle of Man Government.The office derives from that of Chairman of the Executive Council. Before 1980 the Executive Council was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, but thereafter the chairman was elected by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man...
, 1986–96
The Walker Council
| OFFICE | NAME | TERM |
| Chief Minister Chief Minister of the Isle of Man The Chief Minister is the executive head of the Isle of Man Government.The office derives from that of Chairman of the Executive Council. Before 1980 the Executive Council was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, but thereafter the chairman was elected by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man... |
Sir Miles Walker | 1986–96 |
| Minister of the Treasury | David Cannan David Cannan John David Qualtrough Cannan MHK is currently the Member of the House of Keys for Michael and Chairman of the Isle of Man Water Authority. He is the son of former Chaplain of the House of Keys, Rev Canon Charles Cannan. He was educated at King William's College and was a businessman in the tea and... |
1986–89 |
| Donald Gelling Donald Gelling Donald James Gelling CBE CP, CInstSMM is a Manx former politician, who is a former Chief Minister of the Isle of Man who served two terms as Head of the Government.-Early life and career:... |
1989–96 | |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Edmund Lowey Edmund Lowey Edmund Lowey MLC is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life:Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975... |
1986–91 |
| Arnold Callin Arnold Callin Arnold Callin MLC was a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.He was born in 1924 and educated at Peel Clothworker's School. He served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and then became a businessman and auctioneer on the Isle of Man. Between 1956 and 1976 he served on... |
1991–95 | |
| Richard Corkill Richard Corkill Richard Kenneth Corkill was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, December 2001 to December 2004. He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man. He was elected by Tynwald with 21 votes, defeating Edgar Quine, who received 10 votes.... |
1995–96 | |
| Minister of Health and Social Security | Tony Brown James Anthony Brown James Anthony "Tony" Brown is a Manx politician, former businessman and electrician, Who was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, from December 2006, until October 2011, When he stepped down from office following his decision to retire.... |
1986–89 |
| Jim Cain James Cain (Manx) The Honourable James Crookall Cain FCA is a Manx politician, who was the Speaker of the House of Keys and former Minister of the Isle of Man Government and Member of the House of Keys for the constituency of Douglas West.... |
1989–91 | |
| Bernie May Bernie May Bernard "Bernie" May MHK is a British politician and entrepreneur, who was a Member of the House of Keys in the Isle of Man and Government Minister.-Early life and career:... |
1991–96 | |
| Minister of Education | Victor Kneale Victor Kneale George Victor Harris Kneale CBE MA SHK, was a Manx politician and former Speaker of the House of Keys and Education Minister.... |
1986–90 |
| Ron Cretney Ron Cretney Louis Ronald Cretney was a former Minister in the Isle of Man Government.Ron Cretney was born in Douglas and educated in Hanover Street School and Douglas High School before leaving the Island to train as a teacher at the Chester Diocesan Training College. He served in the Royal Artillery from 1942... |
1990–91 | |
| Hazel Hannan Hazel Hannan Hazel Hannan, former Member of the House of Keys , was previously the Deputy Speaker of the House of Keys and an Education Minister and then Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the Isle of Man Government. She was elected in 1986 as an independent MHK for Peel, after a failed attempt... |
1991–95 | |
| Noel Cringle Noel Cringle The Honorable Noel Quayle Cringle OBE MLC is a former President of Tynwald in the Isle of Man.Cringle was educated at Castle Rushen High School and became a farmer and later auctioneer . Married to Mary, two sons. Elected to Arbory Parish Commissioners in 1964 serving through until 1974... |
1995–96 | |
| Minister of Industry | Ian Anderson Ian Anderson (Manx) Robert John Gurney Anderson , known as Ian Anderson, was a former President of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.... |
1986–88 |
| Bernie May Bernie May Bernard "Bernie" May MHK is a British politician and entrepreneur, who was a Member of the House of Keys in the Isle of Man and Government Minister.-Early life and career:... |
1988–91 | |
| Allan Bell Allan Bell The Honourable Allan Robert Bell MHK is a Manx politician, who is the current Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, having been elected to that position on October 11, 2011. He was formerly the Minister for Economic Development of the Isle of Man Government and is Member of the House of Keys for... |
1991–? | |
| Minister of Trade and Industry | Allan Bell Allan Bell The Honourable Allan Robert Bell MHK is a Manx politician, who is the current Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, having been elected to that position on October 11, 2011. He was formerly the Minister for Economic Development of the Isle of Man Government and is Member of the House of Keys for... |
?–1994 |
| Minister of Tourism and Transport | Allan Bell Allan Bell The Honourable Allan Robert Bell MHK is a Manx politician, who is the current Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, having been elected to that position on October 11, 2011. He was formerly the Minister for Economic Development of the Isle of Man Government and is Member of the House of Keys for... |
1986–90 |
| Minister of Tourism, Leisure and Transport Minister of Tourism, Leisure and Transport (Isle of Man) The Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport is a former department of the Isle of Man Government.-History:Prior to 1990 the Department was known as the Department of Tourism and Transport.... |
Allan Bell Allan Bell The Honourable Allan Robert Bell MHK is a Manx politician, who is the current Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, having been elected to that position on October 11, 2011. He was formerly the Minister for Economic Development of the Isle of Man Government and is Member of the House of Keys for... |
1990–94 |
| Minister of Tourism and Leisure | Tony Brown James Anthony Brown James Anthony "Tony" Brown is a Manx politician, former businessman and electrician, Who was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, from December 2006, until October 2011, When he stepped down from office following his decision to retire.... |
1994–96 |
| Minister of Highways, Ports and Properties | Arnold Callin Arnold Callin Arnold Callin MLC was a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.He was born in 1924 and educated at Peel Clothworker's School. He served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and then became a businessman and auctioneer on the Isle of Man. Between 1956 and 1976 he served on... |
1986–91 |
| David North | 1991–94 | |
| Minister of Transport | 1994–96 | |
| Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Don Maddrell | 1986–88 |
| Donald Gelling Donald Gelling Donald James Gelling CBE CP, CInstSMM is a Manx former politician, who is a former Chief Minister of the Isle of Man who served two terms as Head of the Government.-Early life and career:... |
1988–89 | |
| David North | 1989–91 | |
| John Corrin John Corrin John Corrin was a former Minister in the Isle of Man Government and Member of the House of Keys.John was educated at Arbory School and Castle Rushen High School, and on leaving school at the age of 17, hejoined the British Army... |
1991–95 | |
| Hazel Hannan Hazel Hannan Hazel Hannan, former Member of the House of Keys , was previously the Deputy Speaker of the House of Keys and an Education Minister and then Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the Isle of Man Government. She was elected in 1986 as an independent MHK for Peel, after a failed attempt... |
1995–96 | |
| Minister of Local Government and the Environment | Dominic Delaney Dominic Delaney Dominic Delaney is a former member of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man, where he sat as a member of the Alliance for Progressive Government. He was once called "one of the Island's most outspoken politicians".-Personal life:... |
1986–89 |
| Tony Brown James Anthony Brown James Anthony "Tony" Brown is a Manx politician, former businessman and electrician, Who was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, from December 2006, until October 2011, When he stepped down from office following his decision to retire.... |
1989–94 | |
| Terry Groves Terry Groves Terence Randolph Alexander Groves was a Member of the House of Keys in the Isle of Man and Government Minister.He was born in 1946 in Douglas, Isle of Man and educated at Shrewsbury School. His career was in Real Estate and he was also a director of an insurance company, Royal Skandia, and a... |
1994–96 | |
Business Positions
- Chairman of Hospice Isle of Man, 2010–present
- Chairman of the Sefton Group plc., 2010–present