About

Jimmy Spratt was elected as MLA for South Belfast in 2007, topping the poll on the first count. Following the return of devolution, he was appointed Deputy Chair of the Committee for Employment and Learning at Stormont. In 2008, he left this role to take over from Rt. Hon Jeffrey Donaldson MP MLA as Chairman of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee. He is also a DUP appointee to the Committee for the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

In 2008, Jimmy was appointed by DUP Leader Peter Robinson to represent the party on the Northern Ireland Policing Board. With over 30 years experience in policing from his time in the RUC, Jimmy brings a wealth of knowledge to this role.

Currently Jimmy sits as Chairman of the National Association of Regional Employers. In addition to this role, he is also a representative on NILGA and NIJC.

In his spare time, Jimmy enjoys walking in the countryside, enjoying a nice meal in one of the many fine restaurants in Belfast and spending time with his grandchildren.