Allan Chapman (politician) facts for kids

Allan Chapman (born March 18, 1897 – died January 7, 1966) was a Scottish politician. He was a member of the Scottish Unionist Party.

Early Life and Education

Allan Chapman was the son of H. Williams Chapman. He studied at Queens' College, Cambridge, a famous university in England.

Political Career

Chapman became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1935. He was elected to represent the Rutherglen area in Lanarkshire, Scotland. He served as an MP during World War II.

Government Roles During World War II

During the war, Allan Chapman held important jobs in the government.

• From March 1941 to March 1942, he was the Assistant Postmaster-General. This role involved helping to manage the postal service.
• After that, he became the Under-Secretary of State for Scotland. He held this position until May 1945. This job meant he helped the government manage affairs in Scotland.

End of His Time in Parliament

After the war ended, there was a new election in 1945. Allan Chapman lost his seat in Parliament to Gilbert McAllister, a candidate from the Labour Party.

Personal Life

Allan Chapman was married to Beatrice Cox. He passed away in 1966 at the age of 68 in Dundee, Scotland.