Tom McCaffrey (political adviser)
Sir Tom McCaffrey | |
|---|---|
| Downing Street Press Secretary | |
| In office 1976–1979 | |
| Prime Minister | James Callaghan |
| Preceded by | Joe Haines |
| Succeeded by | Henry James |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Daniel McCaffrey 20 February 1922 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 8 July 2016 (aged 94) |
| Spouse |
Agnes (Nancy) Douglas
(m. 1949) |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Hyndland Secondary School St Aloysius college, Glasgow |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Sir Thomas Daniel McCaffrey (20 February 1922 – 8 July 2016) was a British civil servant who served as Downing Street Press Secretary under James Callaghan from 1976 to 1979.