Christian Allard
| Christian Allard | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for North East Scotland |
|
| In office 15 May 2013 – 24 March 2016 |
|
| Preceded by | Mark McDonald |
| Succeeded by | Vacant (election in progress) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1964 Dijon, Côte-d'Or, France |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Children | 3 |
Christian Allard is a French-born Scottish politician, who has served as the Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the North East Scotland constituency since 2013.
Background
Allard was born in 1964 in Dijon, France.[1] He has worked in the fishing industry for over 30 years and first came to Scotland around 1988, when he accepted the offer from a European seafood transport and logistics network (Tradimar/STEF) to open an office in Glasgow.[2] After marrying a Scot, he later moved to the North East to work for a seafood exporting company.
Political career
Allard joined the SNP around 2004.[2] His belief that Scotland could and should be an independent country was shaped by his experiences in the fishing industry.
Allard worked part-time as a constituency assistant to Dennis Robertson MSP, and was a key part of Mr Robertson’s successful 2011 campaign team in Aberdeenshire West.[2]
He succeeded Mark McDonald after he resigned his list seat to contest the Aberdeen Donside by-election, 2013.[2]
His swearing in to the Scottish Parliament was conducted in both English and French, the first time that the latter language has been used for the purpose.[3]
Personal life
Allard has raised three daughters in Scotland, and also now has two grandchildren.
References
External links
- former MSP profile on Scottish Parliament website
