Understanding ModernGov Our Speakers

David Cairns MP

David Cairns MP (Lab, Inverclyde) – Former Minister of State for Scotland

David Cairns became a Labour MP for Inverclyde in 2001 after parliament reversed a law that prevented former Catholic priests from taking up a seat in the House of Commons. In the early 1990s he served as a Catholic priest for three years at churches in Scotland and London. He left the priesthood to become a director of the Christian Socialist Movement.

Once an MP, he was member of the joint committee on the consolidation of bills, then parliamentary aide to Malcolm Wicks, the work and pensions minister. He was appointed as a parliamentary undersecretary of state in the Scotland Office in 2006. Northern Ireland was briefly added to his responsibilities before he was promoted to minister of state in the Scotland Office in 2007. He resigned his post in September 2008.
 
Book a place

alternatively call 0800 542 9440
or email enquiries@moderngov.com

Receive regular updates
Click here to register

Forthcoming Events

Understanding Public Sector Finance  28 February 2012

  • Understanding the operation of public sector finance is imperative for finance managers and policy experts at all levels within the public sector. Whether in the public, private or third sector, all finance managers and policy experts require a holistic understanding of how money is spent. Read More

Innovative Public Services 28 February 2012

  • This one-day course lays out all the options for service delivery available for your organisation, from the conservative to the controversial. Learn the risks, rewards, and paces of change in this highly interactive, example-based course. Read More

Understanding Bills and Legislation 01 March 2012

  • This course follows the lifecycle of a bill through parliament and will permit a thorough understanding of the legislative process. Delegates have the opportunity to hear from key figures directly involved in the different stages of the legislative process and will have the chance to address specific questions to them. Read More

Countering Internal and Procurement Fraud 15 March 2012

  • Lead by Local Authority Investigation Officers Group executive member, Chris Freeman, this one-day course will aim to give delegates the most up-to-date information on how to combat fraud in the public sector. Read More

A Guide to Becoming a Mutual  29 March 2012

  • Throughout the day, delegates will develop the idea of a mutual as an alternative to ‘business as usual’ and will leave with a complete overview of the mutual model, how to implement it and how to support it in the future.. Read More