Mr Douglas Alexander — Government Posts
Labour (Co-op) MP for Lothian East
Every ministerial, shadow cabinet and parliamentary post held by Mr Douglas Alexander throughout their parliamentary career, with dates served.
12
Posts held
1
Currently holding
13y 5m
Total time in post
Currently serving
Secretary of State for Scotland
Scotland Office
From Sept 2025 — 1 year in post
Previous posts
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
Department for Business and Trade
Secretary of State for International Development
Department for International Development
Secretary of State for Scotland
Scotland Office
Secretary of State for Transport
Department for Transport
Minister of State (Europe)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry) (Trade) (also Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
Department of Trade and Industry
Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Trade) (also Department of Trade and Industry)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Minister of State (Cabinet Office) and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Cabinet Office
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
Minister of State (e-Commerce & Competitiveness)
Department of Trade and Industry
About government posts
Government posts include cabinet and junior ministerial roles (when the MP's party is in government) as well as shadow cabinet positions (when the party is in opposition). Parliamentary posts include Select Committee chairs, Deputy Speaker roles and other elected positions within the House.
For Mr Douglas Alexander's full profile including voting record, expenses, financial interests and activity score, see the report card.