Overview

Frank Doran was a Scottish politician and member of the Labour Party who served in the House of Commons in two separate periods. He was born on April 13 1949 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on October 30, 2017. During his parliamentary career he represented Aberdeen constituencies and worked on issues important to his constituents in the north-east of the United Kingdom.

Early life and background

Doran grew up in Scotland and entered public life through local involvement and political activity with the Labour movement. Like many Scottish politicians of his generation, he combined constituency work with the parliamentary duties that come from representing a region with a strong industrial and service economy. His background and local ties shaped his focus on employment, public services and local development.

Parliamentary career

Frank Doran was first elected to the House of Commons in the 1987 general election. He served as the Member of Parliament for an Aberdeen constituency before losing his seat at the 1992 election. He later returned to Parliament and again represented an Aberdeen constituency in subsequent parliaments, serving his electorate until he stepped down. Across both periods in office he was known for attentive constituency casework and for bringing local concerns to national debates.

Positions, interests and impact

Throughout his time in Parliament Doran focused on matters that affected his constituents, including jobs, health services and education. His contributions reflected the priorities of a city and region with ties to energy, fishing and public services. Although not always in the national headlines, his steady constituency representation and participation in parliamentary activity were typical of backbench MPs who balance local advocacy with scrutiny of government.

Notable facts

  • Born in Edinburgh and identified with Scottish public life in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
  • Member of the Labour Party and served constituencies in Aberdeen on multiple occasions.
  • Dates frequently cited in biographical summaries: April 13 1949 (birth) and October 30, 2017 (death).
  • Representative of constituents in the north-east of the United Kingdom, linking local concerns to Westminster.

For further context on his parliamentary contributions and voting record, consult authoritative parliamentary archives and reputable biographical sources. Additional details about his life and career can be found through dedicated political history resources and local archives.