Ray Michie Ray Michie, Baroness Michie of Gallanach (born 4 February, 1934) in Scotland, was a Liberal Democrat member of the British House of Commons for Argyll and Bute. She lives in Oban and is married to a Consultant Physician, with whom she has three daughters. She attended the Aberdeen High School for Girls; Lansdowne House School, Edinburgh; and Edinburgh College of Speech Therapy. She entered politics and became the vice-Chairman of the Scottish Liberal Party. In June 1987 she was elected to the house of commons, while being the Area Speech Therapist for the Argyll and Clyde Health Board. In 1991 she became Chairperson of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, holding this post until 1993. She served as the Liberal Democrat spokesperson on Scottish Affairs, being a strong advocate of Home Rule for Scotland and the promotion of and development of Gaelic language. She is a member of An comunn Gaidhealach, the National Farmers' Union of Scotland and the Scottish Crofters Union and was a participant in the early days of the Constitutional Convention. In 1992 she became a member of the House of Commons Select Committee on Scottish Affairs. In 1997 she was appointed by the Speaker to the Chairman's Panel. Later she also became a joint Vice-Chairperson of the Parliamentary Group on the Whisky Industry. At different points in her career, she attained the posts of: Vice-President of the Royal College of Speech and Language therapists Honorary Associate of the National Council of Women of Great Britain Honorary President of Clyde Fishermen's Association. She stood down from Parliament at the 2001 General Election, being replaced by Alan Reid and became a member of the House of Lords, at which time she became the first Peer to pledge the oath of allegance in Gaelic when being introduced to the Lords. Most Popular Articles: Music    Musical Instruments    Guitar    Classical Music    History    Music Definition    Country Music    Rock Music    Pop Music    Hip Hop    Rap    DJ    Video Games    Casino Games    Poker    Blackjack    Casinos    Real Estate    Loan    Auction    eBay    Marketing    Search Engine Optimization    File Sharing    MP3    Music Industry    Kazaa    Internet    Supermodel    Fashion    Fashion Designers    Erotica    Modeling    Clothing    Boots    Shoes    Diamond Engagement Rings    Diamond    Rugs    Gospel Music    Affiliate    E-Commerce    Radio This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html You may copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. You must provide a link to http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html To view or edit this article at Wikipedia go to http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Michie