Born: 7 April 1911
Died: 10 June 1988
Peerages
- Baron Ross of Marnock - 1979
Member of Privy Council - 19 October 1964
Education
- Ayr Academy
- Glasgow University
Appointments
Elections fought
5 July 1945 |
| Ayr District of Burghs |
Labour Party |
21,865 |
49.18 |
5 December 1946 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
22,456 |
59.68 |
23 February 1950 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
22,412 |
56.58 |
25 October 1951 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
24,664 |
60.72 |
26 May 1955 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
23,324 |
60.89 |
8 October 1959 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
25,379 |
62.72 |
15 October 1964 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
25,173 |
62.29 |
31 March 1966 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
26,036 |
68.54 |
18 June 1970 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
24,477 |
59.34 |
28 February 1974 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
23,544 |
47.20 |
10 October 1974 |
| Kilmarnock |
Labour Party |
22,184 |
45.69 |