Sir Peter McLay Mills (22 September 1921 – 16 August 1993) was a

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politician in the

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. He served as a

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(MP) for Torrington from 1964 to 1974,

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from 1974 to 1983 and Torridge and West Devon from 1983 to 1987. While an MP he served as

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in 1972,

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for the

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from 1972 to 1974, and was knighted for his work in 1982.

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* 1921 births 1993 deaths Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1964–1966 UK MPs 1966–1970 UK MPs 1970–1974 UK MPs 1974 UK MPs 1974–1979 UK MPs 1979–1983 UK MPs 1983–1987 Politicians awarded knighthoods Northern Ireland Office junior ministers {{England-Conservative-UK-MP-1920s-stub