Edward Percy Smith

For other people named Edward Smith, see Edward Smith (disambiguation).

Edward Percy Smith (5 January 1891 – 27 May 1968) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom.

Born in Wandsworth, London, he was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashford at a by-election in 1943, and held the seat until he stood down at the 1950 general election. Under the name Edward Percy, he was also a popular playwright. His plays included The Shop At Sly Corner and, with Reginald Denham, Ladies in Retirement (Reginald Denham, Stars in My Hair, 150). He died in Eastbourne aged 77.

References

Craig, F. W. S. (1983) [1969]. British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (3rd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. ISBN 0-900178-06-X.
Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Patrick Spens	Member of Parliament for Ashford 1943–1950	Succeeded by Bill Deedes

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 52003734 ISNI: 0000 0001 1642 3970 SUDOC: 144894793 BNF: cb155482570 (data)

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