Jim McLay
New Zealand politician
Sir James Kenneth McLay KNZM QSO (born 21 February 1945) is a New Zealand politician. He was the Deputy Prime Minister from 15 March to 26 July 1984. McLay was also Leader of the National Party and Leader of the Opposition from 29 November 1984 to 26 March 1986.[1]
Sir Jim McLay | |
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9th Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
In office 15 March 1984 – 26 July 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Duncan MacIntyre |
Succeeded by | Geoffrey Palmer |
24th Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 29 November 1984 – 26 March 1986 | |
Deputy | Jim Bolger |
Preceded by | Robert Muldoon |
Succeeded by | Jim Bolger |
Personal details | |
Born | Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand | 21 February 1945
Political party | National |
Spouse(s) | Marcy Farden |
Children | Denis McLay |
Alma mater | University of Auckland |
Profession | Lawyer |
References
change- ↑ "Jim McLay NZ's next representative to UN". The New Zealand Herald. 11 March 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2009.