10 Facts About Hugh Henry

Hugh Henry was born on 12 February 1952 and is a former Scottish Labour Party politician.

Hugh Henry was the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Renfrewshire South, formerly Paisley South, from 1999 to 2016.

Hugh Henry was educated at St Mirin's Academy in Paisley, the University of Glasgow and Jordanhill College of Education in Glasgow.

Hugh Henry was a local councillor from 1984 until 1999, including 4 years as leader of Renfrewshire Council.

Hugh Henry was appointed Deputy Minister for Health and Community Care in the Scottish Executive in 2001, and moved to become Deputy Minister for Social Justice in 2002.

Hugh Henry was appointed Deputy Minister for Justice after the 2003 Scottish Parliament election, and became Minister for Education in 2006.

Hugh Henry retained the education brief in opposition after the 2007 election.

Hugh Henry was named Scottish Politician of the Year in 2010, for his performance as Convenor of the Public Affairs Committee.

On 11 May 2011, Hugh Henry stood in the election for the 4th Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, coming second to Tricia Marwick, a Scottish National Party MSP.

Hugh Henry stood down from the Scottish Parliament on 23 March 2016.