Constituency : Inverness-shire 1917-18, Inverness 1918-22
Thomas took over at Inverness following John Dewar's elevation to the peerage.
Thomas was born in Edinburgh. He was educated at Edinburgh University and became a barrister. He was knighted in 1906, He was Deputy-Chairman of the Fishery Board for Scotland from 1910 to 1913 when he became Solicitor-General for Scotland.
In 1920 Thomas was promoted to Lord Advocate.
Thomas received the coupon in 1918 and defeated a candidate of the Highland land League.
Thomas resigned his seat early in 1922 to become a judge.
He died in 1945 aged 76.
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