Richard Geoffrey James Ottaway (born 24 May 1945, Bristol) is a British Conservative politician, and Member of Parliament for Croydon South.

He attended Backwell School, and studied Law at Bristol University, graduating in 1974.

He has been MP for Croydon South since 1992, after being MP for Nottingham North from 1983 to 1987. He is a former member of the Royal Navy and a solicitor.

External links

• Richard Ottaway MP official site
• ePolitix.com - Richard Ottaway MP
• Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Richard Ottaway MP
• TheyWorkForYou.com - Richard Ottaway MP
• The Public Whip - Richard Ottaway MP voting record
• BBC News - Richard Ottaway profile 16 March, 2005]

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