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Elaine Smith MSP
Elaine Smith MSP Elaine was first elected to Coatbridge and Chryston in 1999 and re-elected in 2003 and 2007. Before entering Parliament she trained as a teacher, worked in various local government departments and as a volunteer's manager. She and her husband Vann live in Coatbridge with their young son.





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

Elaine is a member of the following committees:

  Deputy Convener of the Equal Opportunities Committee
  Substitute Member of the Subordinate Legislation Committee

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Some information about Elaine

Member for:
Coatbridge and Chryston

Party:
Scottish Labour

Date of Birth:
07 May 1963

Place of Birth:
Coatbridge, Scotland

Religious Affiliation:
Christian

Family Information:
Married

Trade Union/Professional Membership:
GTC
TGWU

Education:
St Patrick's School, Coatbridge

Glasgow College
BA (Hons) in Economics and Politics

St Andrews Teacher Training College, Glasgow
Postgraduate Teacher Training in Modern Studies and Economics

Career History:
Teacher Secondary School

Volunteers manager Scottish Office pilot project in primary health care