Former Member of Parliament
Norman Buchan
Labour MP for Paisley South
At a glanceNorman Buchan was a Labour MP for Paisley South.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 1 Mar 1974 – 1 Oct 1974
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 7 Jan 1967 – 19 Jun 1970
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister · Opposition Department 11 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 20 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Committee memberships
- Scottish Affairs Committee 3 May 1979 – 16 Jan 1981
Previous seats
- Paisley South · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 23 Oct 1990
- West Renfrewshire · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- West Renfrewshire · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 15 Oct 1964 – 23 Oct 1990
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norman Buchan, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Norman Buchan?
Norman Buchan was a Member of Parliament who represented Paisley South in the House of Commons. See Norman Buchan's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Norman Buchan represent?
Norman Buchan sat as Labour. See Norman Buchan's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Norman Buchan represent?
Norman Buchan was the Member of Parliament for Paisley South. See Norman Buchan's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Norman Buchan?
Norman Buchan has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Norman Buchan's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.