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Conservative Peer, Former Conservative MSP for West Scotland

Entered the House of Lords on 11 November 2013

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 23 March 2016 — Election

Also represented West Scotland; West of Scotland

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Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Defence) (since 1 Sep 2024)
• Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (since 17 Jul 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Constitution Committee (31 Jan 2024 to 30 Jan 2025)
• The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (26 Jul 2019 to 13 Nov 2023)
• Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (17 Jul 2016 to 25 Jul 2019)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee (25 May 2016 to 17 Jul 2016)

Recent appearances

• Independent School Fees: VAT - Question 13 Mar 2025

  Many of our Armed Forces educate their children privately because that is the only way they can ensure continuous provision of education because of the extraordinary lives we ask them to lead and the sacrifices they make for the safety of our nation. While the MoD pays a continuity of education allowance, that covers only a proportion of the parental cost. The imposition of VAT on private...

• Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - Second Reading 5 Mar 2025

  My Lords, I first place on record my admiration for and appreciation of our Armed Forces personnel. They are great. They make incredible sacrifices to keep us safe, as the Minister so eloquently and poignantly described, as do their families, and they deserve our unqualified gratitude and support. His Majesty’s Opposition will adopt the same approach to the Bill as our colleagues in the...

• UK Defence: Hypersonic Missiles - Question 3 Mar 2025

  My Lords, there is already in place a framework to develop a sovereign UK hypersonic missile, with £1 billion identified over a period of seven years. Given recent events, can the Minister say whether he agrees that the enhanced global security obligation now falling on the UK requires us to consider accelerating that programme? It will require more money. In that case, can the Minister...

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