Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Bottomley
Labour
At a glanceLord Bottomley was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Overseas Development) · Ministry of Overseas Development 11 Aug 1966 – 28 Aug 1967
- Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations · Commonwealth Relations Office 18 Oct 1964 – 11 Aug 1966
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Board of Trade) (Overseas Trade) · Board of Trade 1 Jan 1947 – 1 Jan 1951
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Dominions Office) · Dominions Office 1 Jan 1946 – 1 Jan 1947
Committee memberships
- Privileges 1 Nov 1978 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Middlesbrough · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Middlesbrough East · Elected 4 times 14 Mar 1962 – 28 Feb 1974
- Rochester and Chatham · Elected 3 times 23 Feb 1950 – 8 Oct 1959
- Chatham · Elected 1 time 5 Jul 1945 – 23 Feb 1950
Elections contested
- Rochester and Chatham 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 Jul 1945 – 3 Nov 1995
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Bottomley, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Bottomley?
Lord Bottomley was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Bottomley's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Bottomley represent?
Lord Bottomley sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Bottomley's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Bottomley?
Lord Bottomley has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Bottomley's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.