Member for:
Central Scotland

Party:
Scottish National Party

Date of Birth:
28 November 1956

Place of Birth:
Falkirk, Scotland

Family Information:
Married

Trade Union/Professional Membership:
Unite

Education:
Camelon High School, Falkirk
Coatbridge College
Glasgow University - MA Politics and Economic History

Career History:
2001-2007: Director, Scottish Low Pay Unit

1999-2001: Fieldwork Manager, Poverty Alliance

1998-1999: Senior Economic Development Officer, Poverty Alliance

1994-1997: Director, Glasgow Council of Tenants Association

1987-1994: Project Manager, Castlemilk Housing Involvement Project

1972-1982: Coachbuilders, Alexanders Falkirk