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Portrait of David Cairns

Former Member of Parliament

David Cairns

Labour MP for Inverclyde

At a glanceDavid Cairns was a Labour MP for Inverclyde.

Early day motions10 tabled
16 Mar 2010 LAWRENCE TYNES 21 sig.
9 Dec 2009 GOLDEN CASKET'S 50th ANNIVERSARY 24 sig.
8 Jul 2009 JAMES WATT AND THE EUROPEAN UNION 53 sig.
28 Apr 2004 INVERCLYDE COUNCIL 26 sig.
8 May 2003 REDEVELOPMENT OF GOUROCK STATION 31 sig.
11 Feb 2003 AIRCRAFT CARRIER CONTRACT 2 sig.
Full parliamentary career8 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Scotland Office) · Scotland Office 2 Jul 2007 – 16 Sep 2008
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office) · Scotland Office 10 May 2005 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 9 May 2006 – 8 May 2007

Committee memberships

  • Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 12 Dec 2001 – 5 May 2005
  • Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Jul 2003 – 28 Nov 2003

Previous seats

  • Inverclyde · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 9 May 2011
  • Greenock and Inverclyde · Elected 1 time 7 Jun 2001 – 5 May 2005

Party affiliation

  • Labour 7 Jun 2001 – 9 May 2011

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£39,814 · 2011/12
Staffing£35,809
Office Costs£3,113
Winding Up£714

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about David Cairns, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is David Cairns?

David Cairns was a Member of Parliament who represented Inverclyde in the House of Commons. See David Cairns's official Parliament profile.

Which party did David Cairns represent?

David Cairns sat as Labour. See David Cairns's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did David Cairns represent?

David Cairns was the Member of Parliament for Inverclyde. See David Cairns's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for David Cairns?

David Cairns has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See David Cairns's official Parliament profile.

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