Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Ian McCartney, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Makerfield [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Makerfield [1983 - 1997]
Elected 2 times
11 June 1987
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Labour
11 June 1987
- 6 May 2010
Government posts
Minister of State (Trade and Industry) (Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs) (also in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
Department of Trade and Industry
5 May 2006
- 28 June 2007
Commons
Minister (without Portfolio)
Cabinet Office
4 April 2003
- 5 May 2006
Commons
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
11 June 2001
- 4 April 2003
Commons
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
29 July 1999
- 7 June 2001
Commons
Minister of State (Competitiveness)
Department of Trade and Industry
6 May 1997
- 29 July 1999
Commons
Other posts
Party Chair, Labour Party
4 April 2003
- 5 May 2006
Commons
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1 July 1996
- 6 May 2010
Commons
House membership
Commons
Sir Ian McCartney
11 June 1987
- 6 May 2010
Opposition posts
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
1 July 1996
- 1 May 1997
Commons