Ian Cumming Gray
- Name:
- Ian Cumming Gray
- Party:
- Scottish Labour Party
- Constituency:
- Edinburgh Pentlands
- Election result May 2003:
- 10309 votes (30.88%), second of five candidates
- Election literature available in Aspect:
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- Election policy statement:
- Nancy Mitchell: Senior Citizen
I have known Iain Gray for many years. I know he cares about the elderly. It does not surprise me that he has been part of a Labour led Executive which has brought in free personal care, free off peak bus travel and free central heating installation for older citizens, Iain cares about people, old and young. He is on my side, and so is Labour
Benny Placido: Businessman
I am Chief Executive of an IT company in Edinburgh. As Enterprise Minister Iain Gray has delivered on support for the kind of new companies our economy depends on. As Lifelong Learning Minister he has delivered record numbers of graduates from our universities. Labour is on my side
Gail Hannah: Working Mother
My two sons attend Bonaly Primary School and benefit from smaller class sizes introduced by Labour. I know how important the first years of school are - how much a good start in life matters. Now Labour plans to cut class sizes in secondary years 1 and 2. I want to see that happen. Labour is on my side - and my children's side.
Anna Merrilees: Local Activist
I have been active in my community for many years both on the Community Council and in the Colinton Mains Community Centre, in the first four years of the Scottish Parliament Iain Gray has been an excellent representative for our community, he has been very supportive of local groups and organisations. I believe Iain is on our side.
On your behalf he;
- Maintains an office in the constituency
- Holds regular surgeries around the constituency
- Distributes an annual written report to constituents
- Holds open forum meetings in Edinburgh Pentlands
Iain Gray is only standing to represent Pentlands, his first and only choice. He knows that a while lot has been done, there is still much more to do. Iain Gray is seeking your support to continue working for you in the Scottish Parliament
Tackling Crime.
Lothian and Borders has more police officers than ever before. Crime clear up rates are the best since World War II. New powers to deal with anti-social neighbours have been introduced - and used in Pentlands. CCTV cameras are being deployed. Labour is introducing Youth Courts and fast track hearings to tackle youth crime.
Transport - on the move
There will be a new rail link to Edinburgh Airport. The M8 and M80 will be completed. £375m will bring trams back to Edinburgh and other public transport improvements (regardless of the result of a referendum on road user charging). A new station will open in Edinburgh Park. Pensioners travel free on local off peak buses.
Education - for life
Labour has delivered a free nursery place for every 3 and 4 year old whose parents want it. Early primary class sizes have been cut. 100 schools rebuilt or refurbished - including several in Pentlands. More Scots attend University and FE than ever. We have introduced 20,000 apprenticeships - now we will make that 30,000.
Health - for all
Labour has delivered record investment in the NHS, more doctors and nurses. Free nursing and personal care for the elderly, Improved pay and conditions for NHS staff. Free fruit in primary schools. HCI Hospital bought to help reduce waiting times. We will abolish NHS Trusts. Labour has done a lot on Health - but there is more to do.
Iain Gray
IAIN GRAY YOUR SCOTTISH LABOUR PARTY CANDIDATE FOR THE EDINBURGH PENTLANDS CONSTITUENCY
Labour has achieved a great deal in the Scottish Parliament, but there is still much to do. We have reduced class sizes in the early years of primary school, in the next four years we will reduce class sizes in the key stages of secondary education We will extend free off peak bus travel for pensioners and the disabled to all journeys, Scotland wide. Having created 20,000 apprenticeships we will now increase that number to 30,000. We will guarantee an appointment with a GP, nurse or member of the local health team within 48 hours.
Dear Voter
It has been an honour to represent Edinburgh Pentlands in the Scottish Parliament since 1999. I have played a part in policies such as free personal care, free concessionary travel, record police numbers, nursery places for all 3 and 4 year olds and new modern apprenticeships.
Locally I have worked with the police to see youth crime calls fall by half and with community groups to increase alternatives for young people. As Transport Minister I secured £375 million to improve Edinburgh's public transport, and as MSP I have fought to save threatened local bus routes.
A lot has been done, but there is more to do. My older constituents can travel free by bus in and around Edinburgh. In the next Parliament Labour will make that scheme national so they can go anywhere in Scotland. I want to see the new schools at Broomhouse and St Joseph's joined by more new schools in Edinburgh Pentlands.
I am seeking your support to continue my work for Edinburgh Pentlands. Unlike other party candidates I am standing only for Pentlands, my first and only choice. I will continue to focus on what matters to us all - Health, Education, Crime, Transport and jobs. I hope that I can count on your vote on Thursday 1st May.
Yours faithfully
Iain Gray
Working for you
In Scotland
Since 1999, Iain Gray has been part of the Scottish Executive which introduced:
- A free nursery place for every 3 and 4 year old
- Free concessionary travel for the elderly
- 20,000 new apprenticeships
- 1,400 more doctors and nurses
- The abolition of university tuition fees
- Record numbers of Police Officers
In Edinburgh
As Minister for Transport Iain Gray
- Opened Edinburgh Crossrail - the first new rail line for a decade
- Provided a £375 million package for new trams in Edinburgh
- Delivered construction of Edinburgh Park station
- Agreed to a new rail line linking the Airport to Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland
In Pentlands
Iain made representations to the Council leading to agreement that residents in Juniper Green, Currie, Baberton and Balerno would NOT pay to cross an outer cordon in any road scheme which might be introduced following a referendum.
Under Labour - unemployment has fallen to 2.9% in Edinburgh Pentlands.
Mortgage rates and inflation are the lowest they have been for decades. Police numbers are higher than they have ever been and more crimes are being solved.
A lot has been done. But there is more to do.
Labour will introduce;
- Youth courts and new penalties to deal with persistent young offenders.
- Tougher sentences for drug dealers.
- New laws to tackle anti-social neighbours.
- Lower class sizes in Maths and English in the early years of secondary school.
- Maintenance allowances for 16-19 year olds in school or college where the family income is low.
- An extended concessionary bus travel scheme for the elderly to any destination across Scotland.
- A new Individual Learning Account scheme.
- 30,000 Apprenticeships
- 200 more new and refurbished schools.
Working for Pentlands
As your local MSP Iain Gray has:
- Campaigned for bus routes 21, 43a, 38 and 5
- Secured funding for youth projects in the Lanark Road area
- Helped elderly constituents arrange free central heating installation
- Helped secure funding for the replacement of the Oxgangs High Flats
- Worked with Police to cut youth crime
- Supported local community organisations seeking funding
From his office in the constituency Iain has dealt with over 1,500 individual constituent cases on matters such as housing, health, crime, cleansing and environmental issues.
He has held over 175 surgeries around the constituency and invited constituents to meet him at regular MSP coffee evenings.
Iain issues an annual report to all constituents and contributes to local community newspapers.
He has visited local schools and met community groups on a regular basis.
Iain Gray and Labour - on your side
Working for Health
Labour has delivered record investment in the NHS.
- 1,400 more doctors and nurses
- Improved pay and conditions for NHS staff
- Free toothbrushes and toothpaste for 100,000 under 5s
- Free fruit in primary schools
- Central Heating installed free for all pensioners who don't have it
- We will abolish NHS Trusts to cut bureaucracy.
Peter McGavigan GP
"I am a GP in the Pentlands Constituency. Labour has made the NHS the priority of the Scottish Parliament. That has meant more money, more doctors and more nurses. Iain Gray has worked hard to make sure his constituents get the benefits. He has publicised new initiatives like free personal care to my patients. When the NHS does let someone down he fights their case because, like me, he believes everyone deserves an excellent health service."
Pauline Adam
"Iain has helped me over the last four years as a constituent and as a campaigner on health issues. He is committed to improving the health service. We need politicians like Iain Gray, who are prepared to listen.
Iain Gray - on your side
Working for Families
Ted Trevillion
"Labour has provided a free nursery place for all 3 and 4 year olds. It has been a massive help. Working families need all the help they can get. Labour is on their side."
Working for Business and Community
Jim Ashe
"As the VP of Sales and marketing of one of Scotland's leading high technology companies, I have been impressed with the leadership and direction shown by the Enterprise Minister Iain Gray. I am also a Colinton resident and I am pleased that he spends such a considerable amount of time and energy on local issues such as the Redford Culvert and the Polo Fields."
Iain Gray and Labour - on your side
- Personal details used in election:
- Iain Gray has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Pentlands since 1999. He lives in the constituency and is married with three daughters.