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George Islay Macneill Robertson

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Also Known As

George Robertson

Born: 12 April 1946

Peerages

Baron Robertson of Port Ellen - 24 August 1999

Member of Privy Council - 3 May 1997

Education

Dundee University

Dunoon Grammar School

Appointments

Elections fought

31 May 1978		Hamilton	Labour Party	18,880	50.98
3 May 1979		Hamilton	Labour Party	24,593	59.65
9 June 1983		Hamilton	Labour Party	24,384	52.43
11 June 1987		Hamilton	Labour Party	28,563	59.68
9 April 1992		Hamilton	Labour Party	25,849	55.16
1 May 1997		Hamilton South	Labour Party	21,709	65.60
24 August 1999 Elevation of Rt Hon George Robertson to the peerage - Lord Robertson of Port Ellen - following his appointment as Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).