Portrait of Sir Tam Galbraith

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Tam Galbraith

Conservative MP for Glasgow, Hillhead

At a glanceSir Tam Galbraith was a Conservative MP for Glasgow, Hillhead.

Full parliamentary career11 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Transport) · Ministry of Transport 1 Jan 1963 – 1 Jan 1964
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 1 Jan 1959 – 1 Jan 1962
  • Civil Lord of the Admiralty · No Department 1 Jan 1957 – 1 Jan 1959
  • Deputy Chief Whip and Treasurer · HM Household 1 Jan 1955 – 1 Jan 1957
  • Comptroller (HM Household) · HM Household 1 Jan 1954 – 1 Jan 1955
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1951 – 1 Jan 1954

Previous seats

  • Glasgow, Hillhead · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 2 Jan 1982
  • Glasgow, Hillhead · Elected 8 times 25 Nov 1948 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Edinburgh East 3 Oct 1945
  • Paisley 5 Jul 1945

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 25 Nov 1948 – 2 Jan 1982

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Tam Galbraith, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Tam Galbraith?

Sir Tam Galbraith was a Member of Parliament who represented Glasgow, Hillhead in the House of Commons. See Sir Tam Galbraith's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Tam Galbraith represent?

Sir Tam Galbraith sat as Conservative. See Sir Tam Galbraith's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Tam Galbraith represent?

Sir Tam Galbraith was the Member of Parliament for Glasgow, Hillhead. See Sir Tam Galbraith's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Tam Galbraith?

Sir Tam Galbraith has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Tam Galbraith's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.