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After leaving university Forsyth was first elected to [[Westminster City Council]]<ref>http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/michael-forsyth/26776</ref> from 1978 to 1983. He was then elected at the [[United Kingdom general election, 1983|1983 General Election]] as the MP for the [[Stirling (UK Parliament constituency)|Stirling constituency]]. His first job in government was as [[Parliamentary Private Secretary]] to the then Foreign Secretary [[Geoffrey Howe]] from 1986 to 1987. In 1987 he was appointed to the [[Scottish Office]], first as an Under-Secretary of State (1987–90), then as Minister of State (1990–92) with responsibility over health, education, social work and sport. He was also the chair of the [[Scottish Conservative Party]] from 1989 to 1990.<ref>http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/michael-forsyth/26776</ref> In 1996 he was named Parliamentarian of the Year. |
After leaving university Forsyth was first elected to [[Westminster City Council]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/michael-forsyth/26776 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-06-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917141435/http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/michael-forsyth/26776 |archivedate=17 September 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> from 1978 to 1983. He was then elected at the [[United Kingdom general election, 1983|1983 General Election]] as the MP for the [[Stirling (UK Parliament constituency)|Stirling constituency]]. His first job in government was as [[Parliamentary Private Secretary]] to the then Foreign Secretary [[Geoffrey Howe]] from 1986 to 1987. In 1987 he was appointed to the [[Scottish Office]], first as an Under-Secretary of State (1987–90), then as Minister of State (1990–92) with responsibility over health, education, social work and sport. He was also the chair of the [[Scottish Conservative Party]] from 1989 to 1990.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/michael-forsyth/26776 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-06-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917141435/http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/michael-forsyth/26776 |archivedate=17 September 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 1996 he was named Parliamentarian of the Year. |
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He was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Employment (1992–94), then the [[Home Office]] (1994–95), he became a member of [[John Major]]'s cabinet in 1995 as [[Secretary of State for Scotland]]. In 1996, as Scottish Secretary, Forsyth was credited with transferring the [[Stone of Scone]], also known as the Stone of Destiny, from [[Westminster Abbey]] to (ultimately) [[Edinburgh Castle]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6183050.stm |work=BBC News |title= Stone of Destiny's return – 10 years on |author=Quigley, Elizabeth |date=26 November 2006}}</ref> He also established the University of the Highlands, crofters' rights to buy their land, promoted the Gaelic language and commissioned the restoration of the Great Hall at [[Stirling Castle]]. |
He was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Employment (1992–94), then the [[Home Office]] (1994–95), he became a member of [[John Major]]'s cabinet in 1995 as [[Secretary of State for Scotland]]. In 1996, as Scottish Secretary, Forsyth was credited with transferring the [[Stone of Scone]], also known as the Stone of Destiny, from [[Westminster Abbey]] to (ultimately) [[Edinburgh Castle]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6183050.stm |work=BBC News |title= Stone of Destiny's return – 10 years on |author=Quigley, Elizabeth |date=26 November 2006}}</ref> He also established the University of the Highlands, crofters' rights to buy their land, promoted the Gaelic language and commissioned the restoration of the Great Hall at [[Stirling Castle]]. |
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Minister of State for Scotland | |
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In office 7 September 1990 – 14 April 1992 | |
Prime Minister | John Major |
Preceded by | Charles Sanderson, Baron Sanderson of Bowden |
Succeeded by | The Lord Fraser of Carmyllie |
Member of Parliament for Stirling | |
In office 7 June 1983 – 1 May 1997 | |
Preceded by | Constituency created |
Succeeded by | Anne McGuire |
Personal details | |
Born | Montrose, United Kingdom | 16 October 1954
Political party | Conservative |
Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
Michael Bruce Forsyth, Baron Forsyth of Drumlean,
He is Chairman of
He was appointed for a second term to the House of Lords' Economic Affairs Committee in 2015, and as its Chairman following the election in 2017. He is President of the
Early life
Forsyth was born in Montrose, in Angus, Scotland. He was educated at Arbroath High School and the University of St Andrews (1972–76). He was President of the Conservative Association at St Andrews University from 1973 to 1976. At St Andrews Forsyth developed a passion for debating, history, science and campaigning.
Parliamentary career
After leaving university Forsyth was first elected to
He was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Employment (1992–94), then the Home Office (1994–95), he became a member of John Major's cabinet in 1995 as Secretary of State for Scotland. In 1996, as Scottish Secretary, Forsyth was credited with transferring the Stone of Scone, also known as the Stone of Destiny, from Westminster Abbey to (ultimately) Edinburgh Castle.[3] He also established the University of the Highlands, crofters' rights to buy their land, promoted the Gaelic language and commissioned the restoration of the Great Hall at Stirling Castle.
Forsyth was re-elected in 1987 and 1992 with small majorities of less than a thousand, but lost his seat in
Independence in Scotland
Forsyth campaigned against the
In 2009–10 he was a member of the Sanderson Commission that reported on Conservative Party organisation, and in 2010–11 a member of the independent Philips inquiry into the
In 2011, Forsyth criticised the plans of Conservative MSP
House of Lords
Forsyth was nominated to the
Business career
After leaving the House of Commons Forsyth has become a prominent figure in the
Philanthropy and personal life
Forsyth is married to Susan (1977) and they have three grown-up children. He is the founder of the Pimlico Tree and Preservation Trust, now the Westminster Tree Trust. In 2010 he climbed the highest mountain in Antarctica,
Styles of address
- 1954-1983: Mr Michael Forsyth
- 1983-1995: Mr Michael Forsyth MP
- 1995-1997: The Right Honourable Michael Forsyth MP
- 1997: The Right Honourable Michael Forsyth
- 1997-1999: The Right Honourable Sir Michael Forsyth
- 1999-: The Right Honourable The Lord Forsyth of Drumlean PC
Bibliography
- Reservicing Britain (London: Adam Smith Institute, 1980)
- The Myths of Privatisation (London: Adam Smith Institute, 1983)
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 September 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
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- ^ http://www.lordforsyth.com/bios.html
- ^ http://www.lordforsyth.com/charities.php
- ^ http://www.lordforsyth.com/bios.html
Bibliography
- Torrance, David, The Scottish Secretaries (Birlinn 2006)