Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Tam Dalyell, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Linlithgow [1997 - 2005]
Elected 2 times
1 May 1997
- 5 May 2005
Commons
Linlithgow [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983
- 1 May 1997
Commons
West Lothian [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
West Lothian [1950 - 1974]
Elected 4 times
14 June 1962
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Labour
14 June 1962
- 5 May 2005
Elections contested
Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles
8 October 1959
Commons
Other posts
Father of the House of Commons
7 June 2001
- 5 May 2005
Commons
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1 August 1986
- 31 July 1987
Commons
House membership
Commons
Tam Dalyell
14 June 1962
- 5 May 2005