Cuthbert Alport, 1st Viscount Alport (25 February 1908 – 30 October 1999), was a British Conservative politician. He served in several governmental capacities, most notably as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the early 1960s. In 1967 he was elevated to the peerage as Viscount Alport, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
Early life and education
Details of Alport’s early life, including his place of birth and educational background, are recorded in standard biographical sources, confirming his birthdate as 25 February 1908.
Political career
Alport was a member of the Conservative Party and held elected office as a Member of Parliament before being appointed to ministerial roles. His tenure as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs occurred during the administration of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and continued under Alec Douglas‑Home. In this capacity, he was involved in the United Kingdom’s diplomatic affairs during a period marked by decolonisation and Cold‑War tensions.
Peerage
In recognition of his public service, Alport was created Viscount Alport, of Wharfedale in the County of York, on 1 January 1967. The viscountcy conferred a seat in the House of Lords, where he continued to contribute to parliamentary debates.
Later life and death
Viscount Alport remained active in public affairs until his retirement. He died on 30 October 1999 at the age of 91.
Legacy
Alport’s contributions to British foreign policy and his service in the House of Commons and later the House of Lords are documented in parliamentary records and contemporary accounts of mid‑20th‑century British politics.
