Former Member of Parliament
Donald Dewar
Labour MP for Glasgow Anniesland
At a glanceDonald Dewar was a Labour MP for Glasgow Anniesland.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Scottish Office · Scottish Office 3 May 1997 – 16 May 1999
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 19 Jul 1992 – 1 Jul 1995
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1984 – 1 Jul 1992
Committee memberships
- Scottish Affairs Committee 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 3 May 1979 – 3 Feb 1981
- Scottish Affairs Committee · Chair 1 Jan 1980 – 16 Jan 1981
Previous seats
- Glasgow Anniesland · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 11 Oct 2000
- Glasgow, Garscadden · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Glasgow, Garscadden · Elected 2 times 13 Apr 1978 – 9 Jun 1983
- Aberdeen South · Elected 1 time 31 Mar 1966 – 18 Jun 1970
Elections contested
- Aberdeen South 18 Jun 1970
- Aberdeen South 15 Oct 1964
Party affiliation
- Labour 31 Mar 1966 – 11 Oct 2000
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donald Dewar, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Donald Dewar?
Donald Dewar was a Member of Parliament who represented Glasgow Anniesland in the House of Commons. See Donald Dewar's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Donald Dewar represent?
Donald Dewar sat as Labour. See Donald Dewar's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Donald Dewar represent?
Donald Dewar was the Member of Parliament for Glasgow Anniesland. See Donald Dewar's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Donald Dewar?
Donald Dewar has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Donald Dewar's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.