Background
CRAN, James Douglas was born on January 28, 1944 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Parents: James Cran and Jane Cran (née McDonald).
CRAN, James Douglas was born on January 28, 1944 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Parents: James Cran and Jane Cran (née McDonald).
Ruthrieston School, Aberdeen. University of Aberdeen, Master of Arts, 1969. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, management course, 1969.
Councillor, London Borough of Sutton, 1974-1979. Chairman, Health and Housing Committee. 197579; Member of Parliament, since 1987.
Member. Trade and Industry Select Committee, 1987-1992. Director and secretary. National Association, of Pension Funds, 1971-1979.
Northern Director, Confederation of British Industry, 1979-1984. West Midlands Director, Confederation of British Industry, 1984-1987.
Presbyterian
Spouse Penelope Barbara Cran (née Wilson), 1973. Children: Alexandra. Penelope.