Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Ruth Kelly, including posts and roles held.
Current
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Party affiliation
Previous
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Representations
Bolton West
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Government posts
Secretary of State for Transport
Department for Transport
28 June 2007
- 5 October 2008
Commons
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (and Women and Equalities)
Department for Communities and Local Government
5 May 2006
- 28 June 2007
Commons
Secretary of State for Education and Skills
Department for Education and Skills
15 December 2004
- 5 May 2006
Commons
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
9 September 2004
- 15 December 2004
Commons
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
11 June 2002
- 30 September 2004
Commons
Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
1 January 2001
- 1 January 2002
Commons
House membership
Commons
Ruth Kelly
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
Public Accounts Committee
24 June 2002
- 18 October 2004
Commons
Treasury Committee
16 July 1997
- 9 November 1998
Commons