Derek Twigg

Derek Twigg is the Labour MP for Widnes and Halewood, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Derek Twigg, including posts and roles held.

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Previous

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Representations

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans)
Ministry of Defence
6 September 2006 - 5 October 2008
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
Department for Transport
10 May 2005 - 6 September 2006
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Schools)
Department for Education and Skills
16 December 2004 - 10 May 2005
Commons
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
HM Treasury
13 June 2003 - 16 December 2004
Commons
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
29 May 2002 - 13 June 2003
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Health)
Department of Health
8 October 2010 - 7 October 2011
Commons

Committee memberships