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Mike Clarke MRSC MICorr - Energy and Environmental Specialist

Biography

Mike was originally trained as a research chemist but for most of his career he applied his knowledge of chemistry in oilfield systems, working, training and advising on corrosion management and chemical treatments in the North Sea and many overseas countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He has lived in Italy and speaks Italian fluently. He is an expert on data management, and currently spends much of his time designing knowledge structures and database systems for business and industry. Due to his professional background he has a good understanding of energy and environmental issues. During his career Mike has held many elected and appointed positions in professional institutions and spent 17 years working for American/Canadian companies. He also served in the Territorial Army over a 31-year period, and has a good understanding of defence issues. As Honorary Secretary of the Institute of Corrosion he served for a time on the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee.

Reasons for Supporting the New Party

Mike was an active member of the SDP from its formation, initially on the Barnet Committee and later as Chairman of the Hendon North Committee. He was interested in policies but did not seek elected office. He now believes that the time has come again for a new force in British politics, and that the New Party is the right vehicle for new policies that can take Britain forward into the new Millennium. Many parties have policies on energy and the environment that are not based on a good understanding of the technology, and Mike wants to play a key part in the development of policies in this area.