Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Arthur Davidson, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Accrington [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Accrington [1950 - 1974]
Elected 2 times
31 March 1966
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Labour
31 March 1966
- 9 June 1983
Elections contested
Hyndburn
9 June 1983
Commons
Preston North
8 October 1959
Commons
Blackpool South
26 May 1955
Commons
Government posts
Parliamentary Secretary (Law Officers)
Law Officers
26 July 1974
- 7 May 1979
Commons
House membership
Commons
Arthur Davidson
31 March 1966
- 9 June 1983
Opposition posts
Shadow Attorney General
Attorney General's Office
1 July 1982
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson
Opposition Department
1 July 1981
- 1 July 1982
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson
Opposition Department
1 July 1980
- 1 July 1981
Commons