Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Fitt, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Belfast West [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Belfast West [1950 - 1974]
Elected 2 times
31 March 1966
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Party affiliation
Independent Socialist
22 November 1979
- 26 August 2005
Social Democratic & Labour Party
24 August 1970
- 22 November 1979
Republican Labour
31 May 1962
- 24 August 1970
Elections contested
Belfast West
9 June 1983
Commons
Other posts
Leader of the Social Democratic & Labour Party
24 August 1970
- 22 November 1979
Commons
House membership
Lords
Lord Fitt
14 October 1983
- 26 August 2005
Commons
Gerry Fitt
31 March 1966
- 9 June 1983