Lord Selkirk of Douglas

Lord Selkirk of Douglas is deceased. His full title was The Rt Hon. the Lord Selkirk of Douglas. His name was James Alexander Douglas-Hamilton.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Selkirk of Douglas, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Party affiliation

Conservative
10 October 1974 - 27 July 2023

Elections contested

Edinburgh West
1 May 1997
Commons
Hamilton
28 February 1974
Commons

Government posts

Minister of State (Scotland Office)
Scotland Office
1 January 1995 - 1 January 1997
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office)
Scottish Office
13 June 1987 - 6 July 1995
Commons
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
HM Treasury
7 May 1979 - 1 October 1981
Commons

House membership

Lords
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
29 September 1997 - 27 July 2023
Commons
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton
10 October 1974 - 1 May 1997

Committee memberships