Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Jim Sillars, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Glasgow, Govan [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
10 November 1988
- 9 April 1992
Commons
South Ayrshire [1974 - 1983]
Elected 2 times
28 February 1974
- 3 May 1979
Commons
South Ayrshire [1950 - 1974]
Elected 1 time
19 March 1970
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Party affiliation
Scottish National Party
10 November 1988
- 9 April 1992
Scottish Labour Party
26 July 1976
- 3 May 1979
Labour
18 June 1970
- 26 July 1976
Elections contested
Glasgow, Govan
9 April 1992
Commons
Linlithgow
11 June 1987
Commons
South Ayrshire
3 May 1979
Commons
Other posts
Deputy Leader, Scottish National Party
1 September 1991
- 25 September 1992
Commons
House membership
Commons
Jim Sillars
10 November 1988
- 9 April 1992
Commons
Jim Sillars
19 March 1970
- 3 May 1979