Former Member of Parliament
Roy Hughes
Labour MP for Newport East
At a glanceRoy Hughes was a Labour MP for Newport East.
Early day motions
| 13 Jul 1995 | FUTURE OF RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL | 12 sig. |
| 6 Jul 1994 | FOURTEENTH CENTENARY OF ARRIVAL OF ST AUGUSTINE | 1 sig. |
| 24 Jan 1994 | IRON AND STEEL EMPLOYEES' READAPTATION BENEFIT SCHEME | 131 sig. |
| 12 Jul 1993 | CONDUCT OF THE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY | 2 sig. |
| 18 May 1993 | LLANELLI RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | 1 sig. |
| 5 May 1993 | SEVERN BRIDGES ACT AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT | 38 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 6 Jul 1982 – 15 May 1987
- Welsh Affairs Committee 3 May 1979 – 14 Dec 1979
Previous seats
- Newport East · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Newport · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Newport · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 31 Mar 1966 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roy Hughes, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Roy Hughes?
Roy Hughes was a Member of Parliament who represented Newport East in the House of Commons. See Roy Hughes's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Roy Hughes represent?
Roy Hughes sat as Labour. See Roy Hughes's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Roy Hughes represent?
Roy Hughes was the Member of Parliament for Newport East. See Roy Hughes's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Roy Hughes?
Roy Hughes has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Roy Hughes's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.