Barnett Stross
Sir Barnett Stross | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 67) London |
| 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.