HOOD, Jim

Member for Lanark and Hamilton East since 2005 (Clydesdale since 1987). Committees: Member of Council of Europe since 2008; Member, Chairmens Panel since 1997; Chair, European Scrutiny 1998-2006; Member, Liaison Committee 1997-2006; Member, NATO UK Parliamentary Assembly 2005; Member, Select Committee on Defence 1997-2001; Chair, European Legislation 1992-98; 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, 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: University of Nottingham WEA; Coatbridge Technical College; Lesmaghow Higher Grade School. 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 Ollerton Colliery Branch President 1973-1979; Branch Secretary 1973-84. b. 16 May 1948. Married Marion McCleary 28 Jan 1967; two children and two grandchildren.