Sir Torquil Norman helped bring “unbelievable joy to millions of young people” around the world, his Tory MP son Jesse told the Commons yesterday.
Mr Norman said he hoped his father’s values of positivity, creativity and respect could inspire the country in a time of “difficulty”.
Sir Torquil had served in the Fleet Air Arm and was a banker before he entered the toymaking sector, which saw him set up Bluebird Toys in 1980.
During Business Questions, Shadow Commons Leader Mr Norman said: “Almost exactly 24 hours ago, my father Torquil Norman died at the age of 91. He was an extraordinary man.
“He created Polly Pocket, a toy which brought unbelievable joy to millions of young people around the House and around the world. And he rebuilt the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm in London, not just as an incredible performing arts centre but as a creative centre for young people and for them to find their way from whatever backgrounds into jobs.”
Mr Norman said his father’s secret to success in the toy trade was to have “a ...
Mr Norman said he hoped his father’s values of positivity, creativity and respect could inspire the country in a time of “difficulty”.
Sir Torquil had served in the Fleet Air Arm and was a banker before he entered the toymaking sector, which saw him set up Bluebird Toys in 1980.
During Business Questions, Shadow Commons Leader Mr Norman said: “Almost exactly 24 hours ago, my father Torquil Norman died at the age of 91. He was an extraordinary man.
“He created Polly Pocket, a toy which brought unbelievable joy to millions of young people around the House and around the world. And he rebuilt the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm in London, not just as an incredible performing arts centre but as a creative centre for young people and for them to find their way from whatever backgrounds into jobs.”
Mr Norman said his father’s secret to success in the toy trade was to have “a ...
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