Constituency ; Cardiganshire 1932-45
Owen easily held on to Cardiganshire in a three-cornered contest after the resignation of Rhys Hopkin-Morris.
Owen was a farmer's son. He was educated at Llandovery School and the Imperial College of Science. He initially joined the civil service and then became a barrister. In 1916 he crossed into business with the Mond Nickel Company and later became vice-president of the International Nickel Company of Canada.
Owen's maiden speech called for more action on unemployment.
Owen held a number of academic positions. He was a keen musician.
He died of heart failure in 1945 aged 68 shortly before he was due to receive a knighthood.
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