Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Donald Dewar, including posts and roles held.
Current
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Party affiliation
Labour
1 January 1900
- Present
Previous
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Representations
Glasgow, Anniesland
Elected 1 time
1 May 1997
- 11 October 2000
Commons
Glasgow, Garscadden
Elected 5 times
13 April 1978
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Aberdeen South
Elected 1 time
31 March 1966
- 18 June 1970
Commons
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
Liaison Committee (Commons)
3 May 1979
- 3 February 1981
Commons
Scottish Affairs Committee
3 May 1979
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Scottish Affairs Committee
Chaired
1 January 1980
- 16 January 1981
Commons