Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Dr Shirley Summerskill, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Halifax [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Halifax [1950 - 1974]
Elected 3 times
15 October 1964
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Labour
15 October 1964
- 9 June 1983
Elections contested
Halifax
9 June 1983
Commons
Blackpool North
13 March 1962
Commons
Government posts
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
Home Office
8 March 1974
- 4 May 1979
Commons
Other posts
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1 July 1981
- 1 July 1983
Commons
House membership
Commons
Dr Shirley Summerskill
15 October 1964
- 9 June 1983