Sir Russell Johnston

Sir Russell Johnston died on 27th July 2008. He was most recently the Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber, and left the Commons on 1 May 1997.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Russell Johnston, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Inverness [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Inverness [1950 - 1974]
Elected 3 times
15 October 1964 - 28 February 1974
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Liberal Democrat
8 May 1988 - 27 July 2008
Liberal
15 October 1964 - 8 May 1988

Other posts

Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats
3 March 1988 - 1 July 1992
Commons

House membership

Commons
Sir Russell Johnston
15 October 1964 - 1 May 1997

Committee memberships

Privileges
22 November 1988 - 16 March 1992
Commons