Archibald Ian Jenkins (born 18 March 1941, Rothesay)[1] is a former Scottish Liberal Democrat politician. He was the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale from 1999 to 2003.
Ian Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale | |
| In office 6 May 1999 – 31 March 2003 | |
| Preceded by | New Parliament |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Purvis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 March 1941 Rothesay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish Liberal Democrats |
Jenkins was educated at Rothesay Academy and the University of Glasgow, where he read English.[1] He was a teacher before his election to Holyrood, ending his career as head of the English department at Peebles High School. He was the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Education, Culture and Sport. He stood down at the 2003 election.
References
edit- ^ a b "JENKINS, (Archibald) Ian". Who's Who. Vol. 2024 (online ed.). A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
External links
edit- Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Ian Jenkins
- Ian Jenkins MSP biography at the Scottish Parliament website
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