2001 General Election Declarations

The transcript details the announcement of the UK parliamentary election results for the Ross, Skye, and Inverness West constituency held on June 7, 2001. Arthur McCourt, the returning officer, declares the total votes for each candidate. Charles Kennedy of the Scottish Liberal Democrat party wins with 18,832 votes, becoming the Member of Parliament for the constituency.

Who was the returning officer for the Ross, Skye and Inverness West constituency?

• James Crawford

• Phillip Anderson

• Donald Crighton

• Arthur McCourt

Which candidate received the highest number of votes in the Ross, Skye and Inverness West constituency?

• Donald Crighton

• Charles Kennedy

• Gene Orchard

• Angus Laying

How many votes did the Scottish Labour Party candidate receive?

• 456

• 5880

• 3096

• 4901

Which party did Eleanor Scott represent in the election?

• Scottish Socialist Party

• Scottish National Party

• Scottish Green Party

• Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Who was elected as the Member of Parliament for Ross, Skye and Inverness West?

• Phillip Anderson

• James Crawford

• Charles Kennedy

• Stuart Top