Background
HENDERSON, Douglas John was born on June 9, 1949 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Parents: John Henderson and Joan Henderson (nee Bryson).
HENDERSON, Douglas John was born on June 9, 1949 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Parents: John Henderson and Joan Henderson (nee Bryson).
Waid Academy; Central College, Glasgow. University of Strathclyde.
Member of Parliament, since 1987. Secretary, General and Municipal Boilermakers Union Parliamentary Group, since 1987. Chairman, Parliamentary Labour Party Treasury Committee, 1988.
Opposition Spokesman on Trade and Industry, 1988-1992. Opposition Spokesman, Environment (local Government), since 1992. Economist; trade union official.
General and Municipal Boilermakers Union, 1973-1987.
Clubs: Fabian Society. Anti-Apartheid.
Spouse Janet Margaret Henderson (née Graham), 1974. Children: Keir.