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STEENKAMP, PROFESSOR PIET A J M (CDA)

Professor of Social Law, Eindhoven Technical University, ident of the First Chamber and Chairman of its Foreign Affairs Committee.

Pres-

Born Uithoorn 1925. Tilburg.

Studied at Catholic Economics University,

Member, First Chamber, since 1965. Originally from the progressive wing of the KVP, he played an important part in the early attempts of the three leading confessional parties to set up a united Christian Democratic Party.

As "informateur" after the 1971 elections, was instrumental in bringing together the coalition partners in the Bieusheuvel Government. Informateur also after 1981 elections.

In 1972 he and his wife paid a sponsored visit to Britain, where he was much impressed by the Open University.

Married.

A charming, enthusiastic man who speaks good English.

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