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Robert Hughes

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 3 January 1932

Died: 7 January 2022

Peerages

Baron Hughes of Woodside - 27 September 1997

Education

Pietermaritzburg Technical College, Natal

Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen

Benoni High School, Transvaal

Appointments

Under Secretary of State for Scotland

11 March 1974

22 July 1975

Elections fought

8 October 1959		North Angus & Mearns	Labour Party	8,486	32.61
18 June 1970		Aberdeen North	Labour Party	27,707	62.09
28 February 1974		Aberdeen North	Labour Party	23,193	47.68
10 October 1974		Aberdeen North	Labour Party	23,130	50.88
3 May 1979		Aberdeen North	Labour Party	26,771	59.34
9 June 1983		Aberdeen North	Labour Party	19,262	47.02
11 June 1987		Aberdeen North	Labour Party	24,145	54.67
9 April 1992		Aberdeen North	Labour Party	18,845	47.04