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Elaine Murray MSP
Elaine Murray MSP Elaine was first elected as MSP for Dumfries constituency in 1999. Prior to being an MSP she was a research scientist, an assistant to a member of the European Parliament and an associate lecturer for the Open University. She is married and currently lives in Dumfries with her three children. Elaine holds weekly surgeries in her office and throughout her constituency. She is happy to be contacted by any constituents who feel she can be of assistance.

This introduction was written by Elaine Murray MSP and is current as of May 2007

Elaine is a member of the following committees:

  Member of the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee

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Some information about Elaine

Member for:
Dumfries

Party:
Scottish Labour

Date of Birth:
22 December 1954

Religious Affiliation:
Christian

Family Information:
Married

Trade Union/Professional Membership:
AUT
TGWU

Education:
Edinburgh University BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, graduated 1976

Career History:
1992-1999 Associate chemistry lecturer Open University
1990-1993 Assistant to Alex Smith MEP for South of Scotland
1984-1987 Senior scientific officer, Institute of Food Research, Reading
1981-1984 Post-doctoral research fellowship Royal Free Hospital, London
1979-1981 Post-doctoral research fellowship Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge