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# Alfred Robens, Baron Robens of Woldingham

(1910–1999)   Politician   United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Alfred Robens, Baron Robens of Woldingham was a politician from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

## Quick Facts About Alfred Robens, Baron Robens of Woldingham

Born December 18, 1910

Died June 27, 1999

Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Profession Politician

Spouse Eva Powell

## About Alfred Robens, Baron Robens of Woldingham

Alfred Robens, Baron Robens of Woldingham, PC was an English trade unionist, Labour politician and industrialist. His political ambitions, including an aspiration to become Prime Minister, were frustrated, but his energies were diverted into industry: he spent 10 years as Chairman of the National Coal Board, and later – despite the Aberfan disaster – headed a major inquiry which resulted in the Robens Report on occupational health and safety. His outlook was paternalistic; in later life, he moved away from his early socialism towards the Conservative Party. His reputation remains tarnished by his failure to have foreseen and prevented the Aberfan disaster, followed by actions widely regarded as grossly insensitive during the aftermath of the disaster.

## Awards & Honors

Albert Medal

##  Quotes by Alfred Robens, Baron Robens of Woldingham

> [We should never be allowed to forget that it is the customer who, in the end, determines how many people are employed…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alfred-robens-baron-robens-of-woldingham/we-should-never-be-allowed-to-forget-that-it-is-the-customer-who-in/)

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> [Commercial television has lowered the general standard of TV in an endeavour to get millions and masses of people to watch the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alfred-robens-baron-robens-of-woldingham/commercial-television-has-lowered-the-general-standard-of-tv-in-an/)

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