Profile

Former Conservative Peer, Former Conservative MSP for Lothians

Entered the House of Lords in 1997

Left the House of Lords on 27 July 2023

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 2 April 2007 — Election

Also represented Lothians

• Page on the Scottish Parliament website
• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• UK Parliament Profile

Other offices held in the past

• Minister of State (Scotland Office) ( 1 Jan 1995 to 1 Jan 1997)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) (13 Jun 1987 to 6 Jul 1995)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury ( 7 May 1979 to 1 Oct 1981)