Willie Ross Baron Ross of Marnock Politician

William 'Willie' Ross, Baron Ross of Marnock MBE (7 April 1911 – 10 June 1988) was the longest serving Secretary of State for Scotland, holding office from 1964 to 1970 and again from 1974 to 1976, throughout the prime ministership of Harold Wilson.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 07, 1911
Birth place
United Kingdom , Ayr
Date of deathJune 10, 1988
Place of death
United Kingdom , Ayr
Education
University of Glasgow

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Office holder

officeSecretary of State for Scotland
party
Labour Party (UK)
prime minister
Harold Wilson
region
Kilmarnock (UK Parliament constituency)
successor
William McKelvey
Gordon Campbell Baron Campbell of Croy

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