Constituency : Roxburghshire 1906-18
John took Roxburghshire from the Tories.
John was educated at Oxford. He entered the Indian Civil Service and held a number of positions around Bombay from 1864 to 1897. He was also a successful businessman with an interest in railways. He contested the seat in 1900. All four of his contests were tight.
John's maiden speech in 1906 called for more employment of Indian natives in the country's administration.
John led a revolt of 50 Liberal back benchers against the 1914 Budget.
John was created a baronet in 1916. He stood down in 1918.
John was President of the Asylum Workers' Association.
He died in 1919 aged 74.
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