Alexander MacCallum Scott
Alexander MacCallum Scott (1874-1928) was Liberal MP for Glasgow Bridgeton.[1]
He won the seat in December 1910, held it as a supporter of Lloyd George's coalition in 1918, but lost it in 1922. Two years later he joined the Labour Party. He was earlier president of Glasgow University Union.[2][3]
His son, John Hutchison MacCallum Scott was active in the Liberal Party and contested the 1945 General Election at Leeds North and later became involved with Liberal International.
References
- ↑ "Scott, Alexander MacCallum (1874–1928), politician and author". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ↑ "Scott, Alexander MacCallum (1874–1928), politician and author". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ↑ "MacCallum Scott Papers". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Alexander MacCallum Scott
- article
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| Preceded by James William Cleland |
Member of Parliament for Glasgow Bridgeton December 1910–1922 |
Succeeded by James Maxton |
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