Former Member of Parliament
Sir George Younger
Conservative MP for Ayr
At a glanceSir George Younger was a Conservative MP for Ayr.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 9 Jan 1986 – 23 Jul 1989
- Secretary of State for Scottish Office · Scottish Office 5 May 1979 – 11 Jan 1986
- Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) · Ministry of Defence 8 Jan 1974 – 4 Mar 1974
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 24 Jun 1970 – 8 Jan 1974
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 12 Feb 1975 – 1 Feb 1976
Committee memberships
- Procedure Committee 1 Nov 1978 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Ayr · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
- Ayr · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Ayr · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- North Lanarkshire 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Conservative 1 Apr 1964 – 9 Apr 1992
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir George Younger, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir George Younger?
Sir George Younger was a Member of Parliament who represented Ayr in the House of Commons. See Sir George Younger's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir George Younger represent?
Sir George Younger sat as Conservative. See Sir George Younger's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir George Younger represent?
Sir George Younger was the Member of Parliament for Ayr. See Sir George Younger's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir George Younger?
Sir George Younger has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir George Younger's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.