title: David Arthur Singh
text: # David Arthur Singh
  
  David Arthur Singh (May 28, 1929 – 1978) was a Guyanese diplomat and politician.
  
  ## Career
  
  * From 1945 to 1952 he was a primary school teacher.
  * From 1957 to 1959 he practised as a barrister.
  * In 1959 he was a Law Officer in the Attorney General's Chambers.
  * 1967 returned to private practice.
  * In 1968 he was elected Member of Parliament.
  * From 1969 to October 23, 1973 he was Minister of Housing and Reconstruction.
  * From October 23, 1973 to 1976 he was the first ambassador in Beijing.
  