International Conference > Speakers & Delegates > The Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling MP

Appointed to the DTI in May 2006, Alistair Darling previously held Cabinet positions for Transport, Scotland, Work and Pensions, and Social Security. He joined the Government in 1997 as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. After studying law at Aberdeen University, he worked as a solicitor in Edinburgh before being called to the Scottish Bar and admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1984. He was elected Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Central in 1987.

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