Percy Barrett
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Percy Barrett is an educator and former political figure in Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada. He represented Bellevue
in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
from 1985 to 2007 as a Liberal
.
He was born in Woody Island
, the son of Sidney Barrett, and was educated at Memorial University and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Barrett was a school principal and was also an administrator in adult education and continuing education programs. In 1968, he married Leona Penney. Barrett was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Works, Services and Transportation and as Minister of Labour.
Barrett was accused of overspending his constituency allowance while serving in the assembly and paid back funds in 2008 after he was sued by the province. An earlier police investigation found that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with criminal charges against Barrett in connection with the overspending.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, Canada. He represented Bellevue
Bellevue (electoral district)
Bellevue is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2003 it had 7310 eligible voters....
in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador General Assembly meets in the Confederation Building at St...
from 1985 to 2007 as a Liberal
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. It is the Official Opposition and currently holds six seats in the provincial legislature.-Origins:The party originated in...
.
He was born in Woody Island
Woody Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Woody Island is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador....
, the son of Sidney Barrett, and was educated at Memorial University and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Barrett was a school principal and was also an administrator in adult education and continuing education programs. In 1968, he married Leona Penney. Barrett was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Works, Services and Transportation and as Minister of Labour.
Barrett was accused of overspending his constituency allowance while serving in the assembly and paid back funds in 2008 after he was sued by the province. An earlier police investigation found that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with criminal charges against Barrett in connection with the overspending.