Maurice Peston, Baron Peston
The Lord Peston | |
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In the House of Lords in 2014 | |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
| In office 24 March 1987 – 23 April 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 March 1931 London, England |
| Died | 23 April 2016 (aged 85) |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Conroy (m. 1958) |
| Children | 3 including Robert Peston |
| Parent(s) | Abraham Peston Yetta Malt |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Economist and Labour life peer |
Maurice Harry Peston, Baron Peston (19 March 1931 – 23 April 2016) was a British economist and Labour life peer. His research interests included macroeconomic policy and the economics of education.