HOOD, Jimmy

Member for Lanark and Hamilton East since 2005 (Clydesdale since 1987). Committees: Member, NATO UK Parliamentary Assembly 2005; Member, Select Committee on Defence 1997-2001; Chair, European Legislation 1992-98; Chair, European Scrutiny since 1998; Member, Liaison Committee since 1997; Member, Chairmen-s Panel since 1997; Member, Select Committee on European Legislation 1987-97. Political career: Sponsor, Private Members- Bill on School Transport Safety 1994; Sponsor of three Private Members- Bills on under-age drinking and Bill on Myaloic Encephalomyeltis (ME); Member, Scottish Executive of the Labour Party; Member, Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme. Special political interests: Local government, industrial relations, coal industry, home affairs, Europe, alcohol abuse. Profession/Trade: Miner; coal-face engineer. Education: Lesmaghow Higher Grade School; Coatbridge Technical College; University of Nottingham WEA. Affiliations: Fellow of the Industry and Parliament Trust; Chair, Miners- Parliamentary Group 1991-92 and Vice-Chair 1990-91; a leader of Nottinghamshire striking miners 1984-85; NUM Branch President and Secretary 1973-84. b. 16 May 1948. Married with two children.