Profile

Former Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Also represented Ayr

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (20 May 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (28 Nov 2011 to 4 Mar 2013)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (10 Jan 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Defence Committee ( 2 Nov 2010 to 10 Jun 2013)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (26 Apr 2004 to 11 Apr 2010)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 2 Mar 1998 to 29 Nov 1999)

Future MPs in this constituency

• Corri Wilson
• Bill Grant
• Allan Dorans