Norman Hogg, Baron Hogg of Cumbernauld facts for kids
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The Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 24 September 1997 – 8 October 2008 Life Peerage |
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| Member of Parliament for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth East Dunbartonshire (1979–1983) |
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| In office 3 May 1979 – 8 April 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Margaret Bain |
| Succeeded by | Rosemary McKenna |
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| Born | 12 March 1938 |
| Died | 8 October 2008 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | Ruthrieston Secondary School |
Norman Hogg, Baron Hogg of Cumbernauld (born 12 March 1938 – died 8 October 2008) was an important Scottish politician. He was a member of the Labour Party. He served in the UK Parliament for many years.
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Early Life and Work
Norman Hogg went to Ruthrieston Secondary School in Aberdeen. After school, he worked for the Aberdeen Town Council. This was from 1953 to 1967.
Later, he became a District Officer for a union called NALGO. He worked there from 1967 to 1979. His father, also named Norman Hogg, was a well-known person in Aberdeen. He was the Lord Provost of Aberdeen (like a mayor) from 1964 to 1967.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1979, Norman Hogg was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone who represents a local area in the UK Parliament. He won the election for the area of Dunbartonshire East. He beat another politician, Margaret Bain, from the Scottish National Party.
Later, in 1983, the boundaries of the voting areas changed. Norman Hogg was then elected for a new area. This new area was called Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. He continued to represent this area in Westminster (where the UK Parliament meets). He stayed an MP until 1997, when he decided not to run again.
Roles in Parliament
During his time as an MP, Norman Hogg had many important jobs. He was part of the Select Committee on Scottish Affairs. This committee looked at issues affecting Scotland.
He also served as a Whip. A Whip helps make sure that members of their political party vote in a certain way. He was the Deputy Chief Opposition Whip from 1983 to 1987. He also spoke for the Labour Party on Scottish issues. This role is called a Spokesman.
Joining the House of Lords
After leaving the House of Commons, Norman Hogg became a life peer. This means he was given a special title for life. He became Baron Hogg of Cumbernauld on 24 September 1997. This title allowed him to become a member of the House of Lords. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament.
In the House of Lords, he continued to work hard. He was part of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee. He also became Chairman of the Scottish Peers Association. From 2002, he served as a Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords.
Other Important Roles
Norman Hogg also had a special role outside of Parliament. He was appointed Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He held this position in both 1998 and 1999. This is a role where he represented the monarch at the Church's main meeting.
Later Life
Norman Hogg passed away on 8 October 2008. He was 70 years old and had been ill for some time.
