Easterhouse MSP John Mason is originally from Rutherglen, is 51, an accountant, and has lived in the East End for 18 years. After training in Glasgow, he has worked for housing associations, nursing homes, and with a charity in London. He also spent 3 years in Nepal with an NGO representing churches from all over the world. He was elected as the Councillor for the Garrowhill ward of Glasgow n 1998 at a by-election and held the seat in 1999 and 2003. He led the SNP Group on the Glasgow City Council between 1999 and 2008, and served as Councillor for the new multi-member ward of Baillieston before being elected to Parliament. At the 2007 local elections John achieved the highest personal vote of any Councillor in Glasgow. He was elected as MP for Glasgow East following a stunning by-election victory in July 2008. His other interests include involvement in Easterhouse Baptist Church, hill-walking and camping.
John Mason can be contacted at his constituency office: John Mason MP
888 Shettleston Road
Glasgow
G32 7XN Telephone 0141 778 8270
Mobile 0779 227 7614
E-mail: masonj@parliament.uk Surgery details are: First Friday 2.00pm The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road
of every month 3.00pm Bellrock Community Centre, Skerryvore Rd
5-6.30pm Constituency Office, 888 Shettleston Rd
Second Friday 3.00pm Ballieston Library, Main Street, Ballieston
5-6.30pm Constituency Office, 888 Shettleston Rd
Third Friday 2.00pm Parkhead Library, 64 Tollcross Road
3.00pm Carmyle Community Centre, Hillcrest Road
5-6.30pm Constituency Office, 888 Shettleston Rd
Fourth Friday 2.00pm GESH, Redcastle Square, Garthamlock
3.00pm Barlanark Comm. Centre, Burnmouth Rd
5-6.30pm Constituency Office, 888 Shettleston Rd Home visits can be arranged on request - call 0141 778 8270 |
