Galpern was educated at Hutchesons' Boys Grammar School and the University of Glasgow before he entered the family's furnishing business.

[3] He joined the Independent Labour Party (ILP), chaired its Woodside branch and served on its executive.

[4] From his seat in the "concealed bed" beneath the public gallery...he has already impressed as a keen, alert, member who can put his points with both conciseness and candour.

Prior to his success in Shettleston, Mr, Galpern - a dapper little chap - tried conclusions at Cathcart and Partick East.

In May 1958, he was instrumental in the erection of the first Bayit (clubhouse) of the Glasgow Habonim, an organisation of Zionist youth.

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