Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope Peer

Address:
House of Lords
London
SW1A 0PW

Date of Birth: 22/04/1946

Education: Cranhill School, Glasgow; Heriot-Watt University - BSc Pharmacy 1971

Experience: Solicitor & Notary Public - Partner in Hawick solicitors

Parliamentary Experience: Member of Parliament 1983-2005 (Retired)

Marital status/children: Married: one son, one daughter

Interests: Riding, skiing & photography

BIOGRAPHY

Sir Archy Kirkwood was MP for Roxburgh & Berwickshire from 1983 to 2005, when he was made a peer in the dissolution honours.
Political Career
   Awarded Rowntree Political Fellowship 1971
   Aide to Liberal MP David Steel 1971-5 & 1977-8
   Chief Whip 1992-7
   Shadow Cabinet Member without portfolio 1997-2003
   House of Commons Commissioner 1996-2005
House of Commons Select Committees
   Finance & Services 1992-7
   Selection 1992-7
   Liaison 1992-2005
   Court of Referees 1997-2005
   Chair, Social Security 1997-2001
   Chair, Work & Pensions 2001-2005
Memberships
   Former Trustee, Low Pay Unit
   Chair, Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust
   Director, Centre for Reform
   Vice-Chair, All Party Post Office Group 2001-2005
Private Members Bills
   Access to Personal Files Act 1987
   Access to Medical Reports Act 1988