Willie Ross, Baron Ross of Marnock
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 to 1970 and again from 1974 to 1976, throughout the premiership of Harold Wilson.
The Lord Ross of Marnock | |
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| 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 |
| In office 7 December 1961 – 16 October 1964 | |
| Leader | Harold Wilson |
| Preceded by | Tom Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Michael Noble |
| Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock | |
| In office 5 December 1946 – 3 May 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Clarice Shaw |
| Succeeded by | William McKelvey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1911 Ayr, Scotland |
| Died | 10 June 1988 (aged 77) Ayr, Scotland |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Aitkenhead |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Profession | Teacher |