Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir George Howarth, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Knowsley [2010 - 2024]
Elected 4 times
6 May 2010
- 30 May 2024
Commons
Knowsley North and Sefton East [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Knowsley North [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
13 November 1986
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Party affiliation
Labour
13 November 1986
- 30 May 2024
Government posts
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
Northern Ireland Office
29 July 1999
- 7 June 2001
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
Home Office
6 May 1997
- 29 July 1999
Commons
House membership
Commons
Sir George Howarth
13 November 1986
- 30 May 2024
Opposition posts
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
Home Office
1 June 1994
- 1 June 1997
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1 June 1989
- 1 June 1994
Commons
Committee memberships
Public Accounts Committee
15 May 2002
- 10 September 2003
Commons
Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee)
20 July 2004
- 11 July 2005
Commons
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
17 July 2005
- 30 March 2015
Commons
Armed Forces Bill Committee
Chair
20 December 2005
- 9 May 2006
Commons
Armed Forces Bill Committee
19 December 2005
- 9 May 2006
Commons
Conventions (Joint Committee)
17 May 2006
- 31 October 2006
Commons
Panel of Chairs
15 January 2020
- 30 May 2024
Commons
Panel of Chairs
22 June 2017
- 6 November 2019
Commons
Panel of Chairs
13 October 2009
- 3 May 2017
Commons
Finance and Services Committee
30 January 2012
- 30 March 2015
Commons
Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill
18 January 2023
- 25 January 2023
Commons