Former Member of Parliament
John Mackay
Conservative MP for Argyll and Bute
At a glanceJohn Mackay was a Conservative MP for Argyll and Bute.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Social Security) · Ministry of Social Security 20 Jul 1994 – 1 May 1997
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 11 Jan 1994 – 20 Jul 1994
- Government Whip (House of Lords) · Whips Office 15 Oct 1993 – 11 Jan 1994
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 6 Apr 1982 – 14 Jun 1987
Other posts
- Chairman of Committees, House of Lords 1 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2001
Previous seats
- Argyll and Bute · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Argyll · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Argyll and Bute 11 Jun 1987
- Argyll 10 Oct 1974
- Western Isles 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 3 May 1979 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Mackay, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Mackay?
John Mackay was a Member of Parliament who represented Argyll and Bute in the House of Commons. See John Mackay's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Mackay represent?
John Mackay sat as Conservative. See John Mackay's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Mackay represent?
John Mackay was the Member of Parliament for Argyll and Bute. See John Mackay's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Mackay?
John Mackay has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Mackay's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.