Harold Wilson

Labour - Former Member for Huyton

First elected: 5th July 1945


Harold Wilson is not an officer of any APPGs Harold Wilson is not a member of any APPGs
Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service
28th Feb 1974 - 5th Apr 1976
Leader of the Labour Party
14th Feb 1963 - 5th Apr 1976
Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition
18th Jun 1970 - 28th Feb 1974
Leader of HM Official Opposition
18th Jun 1970 - 28th Feb 1974
Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service
16th Oct 1964 - 18th Jun 1970
Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition
14th Feb 1963 - 15th Oct 1964
Leader of HM Official Opposition
14th Feb 1963 - 15th Oct 1964
Shadow Foreign Secretary
16th Dec 1961 - 14th Feb 1963
Party Chair, Labour Party
1st Jul 1961 - 1st Jul 1962
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
1st Jul 1956 - 16th Dec 1961
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
1st Jul 1954 - 1st Jul 1956
President of the Board of Trade
1st Oct 1947 - 1st Apr 1951
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Board of Trade) (Overseas Trade)
1st Mar 1947 - 1st Oct 1947
Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Works)
1st Aug 1945 - 1st Mar 1947


Division Voting information

Harold Wilson has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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All Debates

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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
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Huyton Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Harold Wilson has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Harold Wilson, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Harold Wilson has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Harold Wilson has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Harold Wilson has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Harold Wilson has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Harold Wilson has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament