Donald Dewar

The Rt Hon Donald Dewar died in service 11th October 2000, as the Labour MP for Glasgow, Anniesland.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Donald Dewar, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Party affiliation

Labour
31 March 1966 - 11 October 2000

Elections contested

Aberdeen South
18 June 1970
Commons
Aberdeen South
15 October 1964
Commons

Government posts

Secretary of State for Scottish Office
Scottish Office
3 May 1997 - 16 May 1999
Commons

Other posts

First Minister of Scotland
6 May 1999 - 11 October 2000
Commons

House membership

Commons
Donald Dewar
13 April 1978 - 11 October 2000
Commons
Donald Dewar
31 March 1966 - 18 June 1970

Opposition posts

Shadow Chief Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
1 July 1995 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State
HM Official Opposition
19 July 1992 - 1 July 1995
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State
HM Official Opposition
1 July 1984 - 1 July 1992
Commons

Committee memberships