AZG Armenian Daily #007, 16/01/2008

International

LORD MCCLUSKEY APPOINTED ADVISOR TO GB PRIME MINISTER

The Trustee of the John Smith Memorial Trust, Baron
John Herbert McCluskey, also known for his
pro-Armenian political orientation, has been appointed
Advisor to the Prime Minister of Great Britain. A
former solicitor general in Harold Wilson’s
government, Lord McCluskey conducted the loudest
criminal cases. To note, Lord McCluskey was the
counsel of Paul McCartney, one of the members of the
Beatles rock band. In 1974-1979 Lord McCluskey with
his close friend, Labor Leader John Smith elaborated
and navigated the legislation of Scotland’s autonomy
through the parliament. The legislation became a
cornerstone in Great Britain’s history.

In the recent years Lord McCluskey headed the John
Smith Memorial Trust, which is one of the best known
and rating organizations in the international arena
for disseminating democratic values. Within the frames
of the Trust’s activity the Lord has visited Armenia
practically every year. He is expected to visit
Armenia again in autumn 2008.