Former Member of Parliament
Mr Alan Reid
Liberal Democrat MP for Argyll and Bute
At a glanceMr Alan Reid was a Liberal Democrat MP for Argyll and Bute.
Early day motions
| 27 Mar 2012 | HOUSE OF LORDS (AMENDMENT) BILL | 9 sig. |
| 10 Oct 2011 | CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE WAVERLEY PADDLE STEAMER | 27 sig. |
| 26 Jul 2010 | CASHING OF BENEFIT CHEQUES AT POST OFFICE BRANCHES | 64 sig. |
| 18 Nov 2009 | ISLAY AND BANK OF SCOTLAND | 49 sig. |
| 9 Nov 2009 | NAME OF NEW FERRY FOR ISLAY | 43 sig. |
| 19 Jan 2006 | POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNTS | 91 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 13 May 2010 – 1 Jun 2010
- Shadow Minister (Scotland) · Scotland Office 20 Dec 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 10 Mar 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jun 2002 – 1 Jun 2005
Committee memberships
- Scottish Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Broadcasting 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2005
Previous seats
- Argyll and Bute · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Argyll and Bute · Elected 1 time 7 Jun 2001 – 5 May 2005
Elections contested
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber 4 Jul 2024
- Argyll and Bute 8 Jun 2017
- Argyll and Bute 7 May 2015
- Dumbarton 1 May 1997
- Paisley South 9 Apr 1992
- Paisley South 29 Nov 1990
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 7 Jun 2001 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Alan Reid, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Alan Reid?
Mr Alan Reid was a Member of Parliament who represented Argyll and Bute in the House of Commons. See Mr Alan Reid's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Alan Reid represent?
Mr Alan Reid sat as Liberal Democrat. See Mr Alan Reid's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Alan Reid represent?
Mr Alan Reid was the Member of Parliament for Argyll and Bute. See Mr Alan Reid's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Alan Reid?
Mr Alan Reid has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Alan Reid's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.