Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_16 ( electorate VARCHAR, term_of_office VARCHAR, member VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the Electorate when the term of office was 1955 1972, for Peter Howson?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT electorate FROM table_name_16 WHERE term_of_office = "1955–1972" AND member = "peter howson"