2 APPG memberships (as of 30 May 2024)
Bladder and Bowel Continence Care, Complex Needs and Dual Diagnosis10 Former APPG memberships
BBC, Children's Media and the Arts, Drones, Flags and Heraldry, Grid Networks, Human Gut Microbiome, Mindfulness, Morocco, Northern Culture, St George's Day
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
12th Jul 2023 - 30th May 2024
Horticultural Sector Committee
7th Mar 2023 - 26th Oct 2023
Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
3rd Jul 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
12th Sep 2015 - 6th Nov 2019
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
7th Oct 2016 - 3rd Jul 2017
Party Chair, Labour Party
12th Sep 2015 - 14th Jun 2017
Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office)
14th Sep 2015 - 7th Oct 2016
Deputy Chair, Labour Party
7th Oct 2011 - 4th Jul 2013
Labour Party Deputy Chair; Campaign Co-ordinator
7th Oct 2011 - 4th Jul 2013
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Jul 2005 - 6th May 2010
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
25th Jan 2008 - 9th Jun 2009
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
2nd Jul 2007 - 25th Jan 2008
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans)
5th May 2006 - 6th Sep 2006
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
10th May 2005 - 5th May 2006
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
9th Sep 2004 - 10th May 2005
Home Affairs Committee
7th Jun 2001 - 14th Jul 2003
Division Voting information
During the current Parliament,
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has voted in 0 divisions, and
never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLords initiatives
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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
2 Bills co-sponsored by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
Gambling (Industry Levy Review and Protections for Vulnerable People) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Richard Graham (Con)
Representation of the People (Young People's Enfranchisement and Education) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Jim McMahon (LAB)
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament