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Posted: Tuesday 1 September 2009

John Mason MP delivers Maxton Memorial Lecture

John MasonJohn Mason, MP for Glasgow East, delivered the James Maxton Memorial Lecture on Friday 28 August.

His frank and open delivery impressed pupils and staff. "It was refreshing to hear a politican speak without the focus being on soundbites," said  Alastair Ferrans, Head Boy (above left). "As Mr Mason is a former pupil, it was great to see the endless possibilites presented by a Hutchesons' education."

John MasonMason also spent an hour with S5 Modern Studies pupils about his work as the SNP Member of Parliament for Glasgow East and his role as a Glasgow City Councillor before he was elected to Westminster in 2008.

Politician and pupils enjoyed a lively discussion on topics ranging from Scottish Independence and the release of Mr al Megrahi, nuclear energy and Barack Obama.

James Maxton was a pupil at Hutchesons' Grammar School from 1898-1901. He went on to become the Independent Labour Party MP for Glasgow Bridgeton, a position he held for 24 years. He was also Leader of the ILP.

 

 

 

Tags: Modern Studies, S6, Talking Points

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