Former SG MSP for South of Scotland
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As colleagues have done, I pay tribute to the hard work of members who are retiring. I ask members to forgive me for making special mention of Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, who made me very welcome and was extremely supportive when I joined the Education Committee. I thank him for his courtesy and for giving me the information that I needed to get me started so that I could survive and thrive...
To ask the Scottish Executive how many postgraduate teacher training places are available for 2007-08 at each faculty of education.
To ask the Scottish Executive how many undergraduate teacher training places are available for 2007-08 at each faculty of education.
Former SG MSP for South of Scotland
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 1 May 2003 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 2 April 2007 — Election
Party was SSP until 3 Sep 2006
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