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Adam Ingram

b. 1951

SNP politician (born 1951)

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About Adam Ingram

Born 1951. Adam Ingram is a British and Scottish economist, politician and businessperson.

Adam Hamilton Ingram (born 1 May 1951) is a Scottish politician who was a Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 1999 to 2016. He was first a MSP for the South of Scotland region from 1999 to 2011, then the MSP for the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency from 2011 to 2016.

Early life Ingram was born on 1 May 1951 in Kilmarnock, Scotland. He was an economist before becoming a parliamentarian, and had been the SNP's national organiser.

Electoral record Ingram stood as a candidate in the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency in the first four Scottish Parliament elections. In the first three elections he lost to Labour's Cathy Jamieson but was elected as a list MSP for the South of Scotland region each time in 1999, 2003 and 2007. He was elected to the constituency in the 2011 election with a majority of 2,581 votes over his nearest rival, Richard Leonard, future Leader of the Scottish Labour Party.

Positions held Ingram was a shadow deputy minister from 2000 onwards, with responsibility for Children and Early Education from 2004. After the SNP formed a minority government in 2007, Ingram was the Scottish Government's Minister for Children and Early Years until 2011.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of the West of Scotland
Positions held
Minister for Children and Young People, Member of the 1st Scottish Parliament, Member of the 2nd Scottish Parliament, Member of the 3rd Scottish Parliament
Employers
University of the West of Scotland
Also known as
Adam Hamilton Ingram

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Ingram?

SNP politician (born 1951)

When was Adam Ingram born?

Adam Ingram was born on 1 May 1951 in Kilmarnock.

What is Adam Ingram's occupation?

Adam Ingram is an economist, politician and businessperson.

What nationality is Adam Ingram?

Adam Ingram is British and Scottish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adam Ingram

· Wikidata: Q349826

· DBpedia: Adam Ingram (SNP politician)

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