Former Member of Parliament
Dr Gavin Strang
Labour MP for Edinburgh East
At a glanceDr Gavin Strang was a Labour MP for Edinburgh East.
Early day motions
| 27 Jun 2007 | PARKING ATTENDANTS IN EDINBURGH | 29 sig. |
| 18 Jul 2002 | BUS SAFETY | 69 sig. |
| 14 Jun 2000 | UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM SUMMIT AND ASSEMBLY | 51 sig. |
| 4 Apr 2000 | NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES | 100 sig. |
| 25 Nov 1991 | NHS BLOOD/TISSUE TRANSFERS (HIV INFECTION) | 235 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions) · Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 3 May 1997 – 27 Jul 1998
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 18 Oct 1974 – 4 May 1979
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy) · Department of Energy 7 Mar 1974 – 18 Oct 1974
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Jul 1994 – 1 May 1997
Committee memberships
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 9 Nov 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 30 Jul 2001 – 11 Jul 2005
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 16 Nov 1992
- Agriculture 10 Feb 1992 – 16 Mar 1992
- Agriculture 6 Feb 1984 – 15 May 1987
Previous seats
- Edinburgh East · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Edinburgh East · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Edinburgh East · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Edinburgh East · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 18 Jun 1970 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Gavin Strang, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dr Gavin Strang?
Dr Gavin Strang was a Member of Parliament who represented Edinburgh East in the House of Commons. See Dr Gavin Strang's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Dr Gavin Strang represent?
Dr Gavin Strang sat as Labour. See Dr Gavin Strang's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Dr Gavin Strang represent?
Dr Gavin Strang was the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East. See Dr Gavin Strang's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dr Gavin Strang?
Dr Gavin Strang has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Gavin Strang's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.