Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Harry Gourlay, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Kirkcaldy [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
9 June 1983
- 20 April 1987
Commons
Kirkcaldy [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Kirkcaldy Burghs [1950 - 1974]
Elected 4 times
8 October 1959
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Labour
8 October 1959
- 20 April 1987
Elections contested
South Angus
26 May 1955
Commons
Government posts
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
HM Treasury
1 January 1966
- 1 January 1968
Commons
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
1 January 1964
- 1 January 1966
Commons
Other posts
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means
1 January 1968
- 18 June 1970
Commons
House membership
Commons
Harry Gourlay
8 October 1959
- 20 April 1987