Louis Besson (born 6 May 1937 in

Barby, Savoie Barby (; frp, Barbi) is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France. In 2019, it had a population of 3,429. It is part of Grand Chambéry. See also *Communes of the Savoie department The foll ...

, France) is a French politician and member of the French

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. He served several terms in the

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, and was the Minister for Housing and Transportation from 11 December 1990 to 15 May 1991. He is particularly known for his support for the protection of agriculture in natural mountain areas.Michel Chevalier, "La 'Loi Montagn' et sa mise en œuvre (1981-1988)" ''

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,'' vol. 98, no 545, 1989, p. 8

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1937 births Living people Socialist Party (France) politicians Politicians from Chambéry Government ministers of France Commanders of the Legion of Honour Mayors of places in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Members of Parliament for Savoie {{France-politician-Socialist-stub