Portrait of Dr Calum MacDonald

Former Member of Parliament

Dr Calum MacDonald

Labour MP for Western Isles

At a glanceDr Calum MacDonald was a Labour MP for Western Isles.

Early day motions36 tabled
30 Nov 2004 PAIRC COMMUNITY AND LAND REFORM 58 sig.
12 Jan 2004 SCOTTISH BANKS AND THE POST OFFICE 92 sig.
12 Mar 2003 MR ZORAN DJINDJIC 47 sig.
5 Feb 2003 COMPLETING HOUSE OF LORDS REFORM 35 sig.
5 Mar 1997 FUTURE OF GAELIC 38 sig.
14 Jan 1997 DEMONSTRATIONS IN SERBIA 44 sig.
Full parliamentary career6 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 11 Dec 1997 – 29 Jul 1999

Committee memberships

  • Agriculture 17 Jun 1987 – 16 Mar 1992

Previous seats

  • Western Isles · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
  • Western Isles · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Na h-Eileanan an Iar 5 May 2005

Party affiliation

  • Labour 11 Jun 1987 – 5 May 2005

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr Calum MacDonald, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Dr Calum MacDonald?

Dr Calum MacDonald was a Member of Parliament who represented Western Isles in the House of Commons. See Dr Calum MacDonald's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Dr Calum MacDonald represent?

Dr Calum MacDonald sat as Labour. See Dr Calum MacDonald's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Dr Calum MacDonald represent?

Dr Calum MacDonald was the Member of Parliament for Western Isles. See Dr Calum MacDonald's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Dr Calum MacDonald?

Dr Calum MacDonald has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Calum MacDonald's official Parliament profile.

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