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Paul Martin (Scottish Politician)
Paul Martin (born 17 March 1967) is a Scottish politician who served as Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Glasgow Provan (Scottish Parliament constituency), Glasgow Provan constituency from 2011 Scottish Parliament election, 2011 to 2016 Scottish Parliament election, 2016. A member of the Scottish Labour, Scottish Labour Party, he previously represented Glasgow Springburn (Scottish Parliament constituency), Glasgow Springburn from 1999 Scottish Parliament election, 1999 to 2011. Early life and education Paul Martin was born in 1967 in Glasgow, the son of Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn, Michael Martin (1945–2018), a sheet metal worker, and Mary Martin (''née'' McLay), an assembly worker. His parents had married the previous year. Michael was a member of the Labour Party (UK), Labour Party and would go on to become a Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), Member of Parliament (MP), Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom), Speaker of the House o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |