sentences:  MacLeod had intended to take the Liberal whip in support of Sir Archie Sinclair, the Liberal leader, who represented the neighbouring constituency but Sinclair was narrowly defeated in the same election.MacLeod concentrated on constituency interests including hill farming during his time in Parliament.In 1947 he led the textile group of the Highlands Advisory Panel which organised a tour of the area for the Secretary of State for Scotland and a group of experts, aiming to build up the industry.