Profile

Former Labour MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Former Labour MP for Edinburgh North and Leith

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 14 May 2001 — General election

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 23 March 2016 — Election

Also represented Edinburgh North and Leith; Edinburgh Leith

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Local Government and Transport), Scottish Office ( 5 May 1997 to 10 Nov 1997)