Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

Having served in the Commons for twenty six years as the member for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, George Foulkes's career has been littered with high profile appointments. From the oppostion benches he was to serve as spokesperson for subjects as diverse as Europe (1983-85), Foreign Affairs (1985-92), Defence (1992-93) and Overseas Development (1994-97). On Labour's return to Government he became a Junior Minister at the Department for International Development (1997-2001), the Minister of State for Scotland (01-02) and the Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (02-05).

Throughout his time in Parliament he has taken a strong interest in Scottish affairs. In addition to his role as Minister of Sate, he has served as chair for both the John Wentley Centre and the Labour campaign for a Scottish Parliament.

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