Ian Davidson (Scottish politician)

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Glasgow Pollok (1997–2005)
  1. Davidson represented Drumoyne/Fairfield from 1978 to 1982, and Drumoyne/Govan thereafter.

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Ian Davidson
IanDavidsonMPPortrait.jpg
Studio portrait, 2011
Chair of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee
In office
17 May 2010 30 March 2015
In office
1 May 1997 30 March 2015
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Glasgow Govan
19921997
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Glasgow Pollok
19972005
Constituency abolished
New constituency Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West
20052015
Succeeded by