Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of John Parker, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Dagenham [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Dagenham [1950 - 1974]
Elected 7 times
23 February 1950
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Dagenham [1945 - 1950]
Elected 1 time
5 July 1945
- 23 February 1950
Commons
Romford [1918 - 1950]
Elected 1 time
14 November 1935
- 5 July 1945
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Labour
14 November 1935
- 9 June 1983
Elections contested
Holland with Boston
27 October 1931
Commons
Government posts
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Dominions Office)
Dominions Office
1 August 1945
- 1 May 1946
Commons
Other posts
Father of the House of Commons
3 May 1979
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1 July 1943
- 1 July 1944
Commons
House membership
Commons
John Parker
14 November 1935
- 9 June 1983