Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of John Battle, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Leeds West [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Leeds West [1983 - 1997]
Elected 2 times
11 June 1987
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Party affiliation
Labour
11 June 1987
- 6 May 2010
Elections contested
Leeds North West
9 June 1983
Commons
Government posts
Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
29 July 1999
- 7 June 2001
Commons
Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry)
Department of Trade and Industry
6 May 1997
- 29 July 1999
Commons
House membership
Commons
John Battle
11 June 1987
- 6 May 2010
Opposition posts
Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) (Energy)
Department of Trade and Industry
1 January 1995
- 1 January 1997
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (Science and Technology)
Department of Trade and Industry
1 January 1994
- 1 January 1995
Commons
Shadow Minister (Environment) (Housing and Planning)
Department for the Environment
1 January 1992
- 1 January 1994
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
1 January 1990
- 1 December 1990
Commons