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Biography
Sir Miles Rawstron Walker CBE (born 13 November 1940) is a Manx businessman and politician, who was the first ever Chief Minister of the Isle of Man.
Early life and career
Born on 13 November 1940 to George Denis Walker and Alice (née Whittaker), he was educated at Castle Rushen High School and the Shropshire Agricultural College. He later went on to become a company director in the farming and retail dairy trade. He was an Arbory commissioner (a local government role) from 1970 until 1976, latterly as the chairman. In 1976 he was elected as MHK for Rushen and was successful. He remained an MHK until he retired at the 2001 General Election. In 1986 he was elected as the island's first ever Chief Minister, and continued in the post until the 1996 election.He was honoured as Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1991. He was awarded an honorary doctorate (LL.D.) in 1994 by Liverpool University, and was knighted in 1997.
Personal life
Walker has been married to Mary since 1966; they have one son and one daughter together and live in Colby, Isle of Man.
Sir Miles has two grandchildren, Harry and Joe Walker. Miles is very proud of the pair as Harry plays for Colby A.F.C. and is a regular goalscorer for the Combination side. Also Joe who is a keen golfer at Port St Mary golf course.
Government 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 Council, 1981–90
- Chief Minister, 1986–96
Walker's Councils of Ministers
| Office | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister | Sir Miles Walker | 1986–96 |
| Minister of the Treasury | David Cannan | 1986–89 |
| Donald Gelling | 1989–96 | |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Edmund Lowey | 1986–91 |
| Arnold Callin | 1991–95 | |
| Richard Corkill | 1995–96 | |
| Minister of Health and Social Security | Tony Brown | 1986–89 |
| Jim Cain | 1989–91 | |
| Bernie May | 1991–96 | |
| Minister of Education | Victor Kneale | 1986–90 |
| Ron Cretney | 1990–91 | |
| Hazel Hannan | 1991–95 | |
| Noel Cringle | 1995–96 | |
| Minister of Industry | Ian Anderson | 1986–88 |
| Bernie May | 1988–91 | |
| Allan Bell | 1991–? | |
| Minister of Trade and Industry | Allan Bell | ?–1994 |
| Minister of Tourism and Transport | Allan Bell | 1986–90 |
| Minister of Tourism, Leisure and Transport | Allan Bell | 1990–94 |
| Minister of Tourism and Leisure | Tony Brown | 1994–96 |
| Minister of Highways, Ports and Properties | Arnold Callin | 1986–91 |
| David North | 1991–94 | |
| Minister of Transport | David North | 1994–96 |
| Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Don Maddrell | 1986–88 |
| Donald Gelling | 1988–89 | |
| David North | 1989–91 | |
| John Corrin | 1991–95 | |
| Hazel Hannan | 1995–96 | |
| Minister of Local Government and the Environment | Dominic Delaney | 1986–89 |
| Tony Brown | 1989–94 | |
| Terry Groves | 1994–96 |
Business Positions
- Chairman of Hospice Isle of Man, 2010–present
- Chairman of the Sefton Group plc., 2010–present