About Jim
I have been the MP for East Renfrewshire since 1997, and was appointed Minister for Europe on 29 June 2007.
In addition, I have been an FCO Whip, was Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, and most recently Minister for Employment and Welfare Reform at the Department for Work and Pensions.I was delighted to be elected Minister for the Year 2008, voted for by UK parliamentarians
I was born on 23 August 1967 and grew up in Glasgow and Cape Town.
I am married to Claire, who is a primary school teacher, and we have three young children.
I have captained the Parliamentary Football Team and am a season ticket holder at Celtic.