John Primrose Hay

Hay in 1923

Captain John Primrose Hay (4 April 1878 – 5 December 1949) was Labour MP for Glasgow Cathcart.

Hay was born in Coatbridge and was educated at the Glasgow Free Church Training College, and the University of Glasgow. He became a lecturer in mathematics at Manchuria Christian College from 1906 to 1915, when he joined the Royal Garrison Artillery. He served in France for the remainder of World War I, becoming a captain.[1] He held the Chinese Order of Wen-Hu.

Hay was a supporter of the Labour Party, for which he stood in Glasgow Cathcart at the 1922 general election, winning the seat. However, he lost in 1923, and was defeated again in 1924 and 1929.[1]

References

1. Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1979). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. III. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 155. ISBN 0855273259.

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Primrose Hay
• Portraits of John Primrose Hay at the National Portrait Gallery, London

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by John Pratt	Member of Parliament for Glasgow Cathcart 1922 – 1923	Succeeded by Robert MacDonald