John Carson CBE (born 31 July 1933)[1] is a former Northern Irish businessman and Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) politician.
[3] In that year's general election, Belfast North was gained by Johnny McQuade of the Democratic Unionist Party, with Cecil Walker coming second for the UUP.
[4] Despite this, Carson retained his popularity, topping the local government poll in the electoral area 'H',[2] which included over half of the parliamentary seat.
[3] Carson was twice Lord Mayor of Belfast first 1980-81 and second from 1985 to 1986, and in his capacity as a councillor, was sometimes at odds with his party colleagues.
[8] Carson was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1981 Birthday Honours.