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Fraser, Peter

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Fraser, Peter (1884-1950)

New Zealand Labour politician, prime minister 1940-49. A member of the New Zealand parliament from 1918, Fraser was minister of health and education 1935-40 and when Michael Savage died in office, he became prime minister. During his period as prime minister he coordinated the New Zealand war effort. After 1945 he concentrated on problems of social legislation, encouraged state control over key industries, and, in 1949, promoted controversial legislation to bring in military conscription.

Born in Fearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1910. He became a trade-union leader in Auckland and joined the Labour Party on its formation in 1916.
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