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Cabinet PostDefence Secretary

George Robertson
Born: 12-Apr-46
Family: Married (Sandra). Two sons, one daughter
Education: Kirn Primary School; Dunoon Grammar School; Dundee University
Non-political career: Scottish Organiser, General and Municipal Workers Union - responsible for Scotch whisky industry
Political career: MP for Hamilton 1978- Opposition Spokesman on Scotland 1979-80 Opposition Spokesman on Defence 1980-82 Opposition Spokesman on European Affairs 1984-93 Shadow Scottish Secretary 1993-97 Defence Secretary 1997-
Source: BBC Political Research Unit

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