Ian Gibson MP
Member of Parliament for Norwich North
Incumbent
Assumed office  1 May 1997
Preceded by	Patrick Thompson
Born	26 September 1938 (1938-09-26) (age 69) Dumfries, Scotland
Nationality	Scottish
Political party	Labour

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Early life

Ian Gibson was born in Dumfries, Scotland and was educated locally at the Dumfries Academy on Academy Street in Dumfries, before attending the University of Edinburgh where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics and became a Doctor of Philosophy. He continued his studies in the United States of America at both Indiana University and the University of Washington. He worked continuously for the University of East Anglia from 1965 until his election to Westminster thirty two years later. He initially worked as a scientist until 1971, before becoming a senior biology lecturer until becoming the Dean of Biology in 1991, he became an honorary professor in 2003. This article is on the Scottish town. ... This article is about the country. ... Dumfries Academy is one of four secondary schools in the town of Dumfries in South West Scotland. ... This article is on the Scottish town. ... The University of Edinburgh (Scottish Gaelic: ), founded in 1582,[4] is a renowned centre for teaching and research in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... B.S. redirects here. ... This article is about the general scientific term. ... Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Indiana University is the principal campus of the Indiana University system. ... The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. ... UEA redirects here. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... “Houses of Parliament” redirects here. ... A scientist, in the broadest sense, refers to any person that engages in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge or an individual that engages in such practices and traditions that are linked to schools of thought or philosophy. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... For the song by Girls Aloud see Biology (song) Biology studies the variety of life (clockwise from top-left) E. coli, tree fern, gazelle, Goliath beetle Biology (from Greek: Βιολογία - βίος, bio, life; and λόγος, logos, speech lit. ... In an educational setting, a dean is a person with significant authority . ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... The meaning of the word professor (Latin: [1]) varies. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Parliamentary career

He was a member of the executive of the Manufacturing, Science and Finance trade union for twenty four years from 1972, and joined the Labour Party as late as 1983. He unsuccessfully contested Norwich North at the 1992 General Election where he was defeated by the sitting Conservative MP Patrick Thompson by just 266 votes. He was elected to the House of Commons at the 1997 General Election, Thompson had retired and Gibson beat the new Tory candidate by 9,470, and remains the MP there. He made his maiden speech on June 17, 1997.^[1] He is the coach of the cross-party parliamentary football team. Manufacturing, Science and Finance (or the Manufacturing, Science and Finance Union; almost exclusively known as MSF) was a trade union in Britain. ... The Lawrence textile strike (1912), with soldiers surrounding peaceful demonstrators A trade union or labor union is an organization of workers who have banded together to achieve common goals in key areas such as wages, hours, and working conditions, forming a cartel of labour. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ... The United Kingdom general election of 1992 was held on 9 April 1992, and was the fourth consecutive victory for the Conservative Party. ... The Conservative Party, officially though less commonly known as the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a political party in the United Kingdom. ... Hugh Patrick Thompson, known as Patrick Thompson, (born 21 October 1935) is a British Conservative Party politician. ... Type Lower House Speaker Michael Martin, (Non-affiliated) since October 23, 2000 Leader Harriet Harman, (Labour) since June 28, 2007 Shadow Leader Theresa May, (Conservative) since May 5, 2005 Members 659 Political groups Labour Party Conservative Party Liberal Democrats Scottish National Party Plaid Cymru Democratic Unionist Party Sinn Féin... The UK general election, 1997 was held on 1 May 1997. ... A maiden speech is the first speech given by a newly elected representative in such bodies as the House of Commons or the United States House of Representatives. ... is the 168th day of the year (169th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

He is currently a member of the Select Committee on Innovation Universities Science and skills. He was a member of the science and technology select committee since his election in 1997 and served as its chairman between 2001-5. He is chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer. Whilst he was the dean of biology at The University of East Anglia he was the head of a research team investigating cancer, and has been awarded a 'Champion' award by Macmillan Cancer Relief for his work in support of people with cancer. He was a major campaigner against top-up fees for universities. He suffered a minor stroke on a visit to Ramallah, West Bank in September 2004.^[2] Dr Gibson also Chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba and the All Party Writer's Group. A magnet levitating above a high-temperature superconductor demonstrates the Meissner effect. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ... A Select Committee is a committee made up of a small number of parliamentary members appointed to deal with particular areas or issues originating in the Westminster System of parliamentary democracy. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system). ... Macmillan Cancer Relief is one of the largest British charities and provides free care and support to sufferers of cancer. ... For other uses, see Stroke (disambiguation). ... Arabic رام الله Founded in 16th century Government City (from 1995) Governorate Ramallah & Al-Bireh Population 23,347 (2006) Jurisdiction 16,344 dunams (16. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He attracted controversy in August 2006 after claiming inbreeding in his constituency may have played a part in its rising number of diabetes cases. However, he did later apologise for these remarks, stating he did not mean to cause offence. ^[3] Inbreeding is breeding between close relatives, whether plant or animal. ... For the disease characterized by excretion of large amounts of very dilute urine, see diabetes insipidus. ...

Personal life

He has been married to Elizabeth Frances Lubbock since March 1974 and they have two daughters. He is a supporter of Norwich City F.C. Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Norwich City Football Club (also known as The Canaries) is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. ...

Publications

• Anti-Sense Technology by Ian Gibson, 1997
• Too Little Too Late?: Government Investment in Nanotechnology by Ian Gibson, 2004, The Stationery Office Books ISBN 0-215-01644-0
• Within Reach the EUs New Chemical Strategy by Ian Gibson, The Stationery Office Books ISBN 0-215-01706-4
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Medical Applications by Ian Gibson, 2005, John Wiley & Sons Ltd ISBN 0-470-01688-4

References

1. ^ House of Commons Hansard Debates for 17 Jun 1997 (pt 23)
2. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/3670422.stm MP falls ill on West Bank visit - BBC News
3. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4781693.stm MP sorry for 'inbreeding' remarks - BBC News

External links

• Ian Gibson MP official site
• Ian Gibson's profile, from The Guardian’s "Ask Aristotle"
• Ian Gibson on TheyWorkForYou.com
• Ian Gibson's voting record on Public Whip
• Ian Gibson's profile from BBC News Online; 10 February 2005
• Ian Gibson presents the 2006 Owers Lecture 15 June 2006