Hugh Henry MSP for Renfrewshire South: Winter worries

15 Jan 2016

Winter worries

As we have all seen in recent weeks, severe weather has the ability to disrupt our daily lives in a manner of ways. From travel disruption to the loss of power to property damage, it’s good to be prepared as best you can to reduce the risks. The recent flooding across Scotland and the rest of the UK has been devastating for all those directly affected. If you’re worried about the risk of flooding in your area you can check SEPA’s website for the latest flooding alerts or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188. For more general information on preparing for and dealing with emergencies you can visit www.readyscotland.org for tips, advice and live weather updates.

About Hugh

Hugh Henry is a Scottish Labour politician first elected a Member of the Scottish Parliament in1999 when he represented Paisley South. He was appointed Deputy Minister for Health and Community in 2001and moved to Deputy Minister for Social Justice in 2002. He became Deputy Minister for Justice after the Scottish Parliamentary Elections in 2003 and Minister for Education in 2006. Hugh collected the Scottish Politician of the Year award in 2010 and won the newly created Renfrewshire South seat in 2011. He was raised in Erskine, Renfrewshire and educated at St Mirin's Academy, Paisley, at the University of Glasgow and Jordanhill College in Glasgow. He has worked as an accountant, a teacher and as a welfare rights officer. He was a local councillor from 1984 until 1999, including four years as leader of Renfrewshire Council. He is married with two daughters and a son.