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Willie Ross, Baron Ross of Marnock
The Lord Ross of Marnock | |
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 Ross giving a speech during his parliamentary career | |
| Secretary of State for Scotland | |
| In office 4 March 1974 – 8 April 1976 | |
| Prime Minister | Harold Wilson |
| Preceded by | Gordon Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Millan |
| In office 16 October 1964 – 19 June 1970 | |
| Prime Minister | Harold Wilson |
| Preceded by | Michael Noble |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Campbell |
| Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland | |
| In office 19 June 1970 – 4 March 1974 | |
| Leader | Harold Wilson |
| Preceded by | Gordon Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Alick Buchanan-Smith |
| In office 7 December 1961 – 16 October 1964 | |
| Leader | Hugh Gaitskell Harold Wilson |
| Preceded by | Tom Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Michael Noble |
| Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock | |
| In office 6 December 1946 – 7 April 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Clarice Shaw |
| Succeeded by | William McKelvey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1911 Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Died | 10 June 1988 (aged 77) Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Aitkenhead |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Profession | Teacher |
William Ross, Baron Ross of Marnock, MBE, PC (7 April 1911 – 10 June 1988) was the longest serving Secretary of State for Scotland, holding office from 1964–1970 and again from 1974–1976, throughout the premiership of Harold Wilson.
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