Ian Welsh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Ayr | |
| In office 6 May 1999 – 21 December 1999 | |
| Preceded by | New Parliament |
| Succeeded by | John Scott |
| Majority | 25 (0.07%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 November 1953 Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish Labour Party |
| Spouse | Elizabeth McAndrew |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Prestwick |
| Alma mater | Glasgow University |
| Occupation | Charity worker |
Ian McWilliam Welsh OBE (born 23 November 1953) is a former Scottish Labour politician who works as Chief Executive of the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland. After a brief career as a professional footballer, he was an English teacher and became a local councillor, serving twice as a Council Leader. He was very narrowly elected as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Ayr in 1999 but resigned at the end of the year, disillusioned at his failure to achieve office and having decided that he was uncomfortable with the mode of politics.