Education
Born in Marburg, Queensland, he was educated at state schools before becoming a salesman.
Born in Marburg, Queensland, he was educated at state schools before becoming a salesman.
In 1954, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Griffith. He held the seat until his defeat by Liberal candidate Arthur Chresby in 1958. He returned to the House in 1961, defeating Chresby.
He held the seat until his defeat in 1966 by Donald Milner Cameron.
Coutts died in 1997 and was buried in Nudgee Cemetery.
He was active in local politics as a member of Brisbane City Council.