John Colville (Scottish politician)

John Colville JP (3 July 1852 – 22 August 1901) was a Scottish Liberal politician. He was Provost of Motherwell from 1888 until 1895 and Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for North-East Lanarkshire from 1895 until his death.

His son John Colville, 1st Baron Clydesmuir was also a Member of Parliament, and Secretary of State for Scotland.

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Preceded by
Donald Crawford
Member of Parliament for North East Lanarkshire
1895–1901
Succeeded by
Sir William Henry Rattigan