Noel Cringle
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Noel Quayle Cringle 16 December 1937 Isle of Man |
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Noel Quayle Cringle OBE MLC (born 16 December 1937) is a former President of Tynwald in the Isle of Man.
Cringle was educated at Castle Rushen High School and became a farmer and later auctioneer (Central Marts Limited). Married to Mary, two sons. Elected to Arbory Parish Commissioners in 1964 serving through until 1974. First elected a Member of the House of Keys in 1974 as the member for Rushen. He lost his seat in 1986, whilst being Chairman of the Home Affairs Board, but regained it in 1991 continuing as the Member for Rushen until his elevation to the LegCo in 2000 following his election as President of Tynwald. From 1996 to 2000 he was Speaker of the House of Keys. From 2000 to 2011 he was President of Tynwald.
He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours.
Governmental positions
- Member of the Executive Council, 1978-1981
- Chairman of the Board of Social Security, 1976-1982
- Chairman of the Home Affairs Board, 1982-1986
- Member of the Executive Council, 1982-1986
- Chairman of the Telecommunications Commission, 1984-1986
- Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, 1992-1996
- Minister of Education, 1995-1996
Other positions
- Chairman IOM Sports Council 1982-1987
- Chairman Manx Music Festival 1984-date.
- Treasurer Manx National Farmers Union 1969-2000
- President Manx Harriers Athletic Club
- Trustee Colby AFC
- Life Member Laa Columb Killey
- Life Member Island Games Association
See also
External links
- Tynwald - The Parliament of the Isle of Man