A YOUNG Scot will carry the concerns of her generation and help shape

Labour's future campaigns and policies after winning a place on the

party's national executive committee.

Miss Catherine Taylor, 21, a student at St Andrews University,

defeated three other candidates to gain a place on Labour's ruling body

with 61% of the vote.

Elected at the Young Labour Conference in Brighton last weekend, the

responsibility of Miss Taylor, of Wishaw, Lanarkshire, will be to

express the opinions and concerns of her peers.

She is studying geography and international relations, is a member of

MSF, the union for skilled and professional people, and president of the

university students' association.

Miss Taylor said: ''Young people are crucial to the future of this

country. The policies of this Government have hit them the hardest

leaving many without jobs, homes, or any prospects for the future.

''My priority will be to ensure that Labour's campaigns and policies

are relevant and attractive to young people.