John Silkin

Labour - Former Member for Lewisham, Deptford

First elected: 4th July 1963

Left House: 26th April 1987 (Death)


John Silkin is not an officer of any APPGs John Silkin is not a member of any APPGs
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
1st Jul 1980 - 9th Jun 1983
Privileges
14th Jan 1981 - 9th Jun 1983
Shadow Secretary of State
5th May 1979 - 1st Jul 1980
Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
10th Sep 1976 - 4th May 1979
Minister (Department of Environment) (Planning & Local Government)
7th Mar 1974 - 10th Sep 1976
Secretary of State for Public Building and Works
30th Apr 1969 - 22nd Jun 1970
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
1st Apr 1966 - 30th Apr 1969
Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
1st Jul 1968 - 30th Apr 1969
Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household (HM Household)
11th Apr 1966 - 4th Jul 1966
Lord Commissioner (Whip)
11th Jan 1966 - 11th Apr 1966
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
22nd Oct 1964 - 11th Jan 1966


Division Voting information

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