Former Member of Parliament
Mr Iain Wright
Labour MP for Hartlepool
At a glanceMr Iain Wright was a Labour MP for Hartlepool.
Early day motions
| 13 Jun 2011 | APPOINTMENT OF A MINISTER FOR OLDER PEOPLE | 84 sig. |
| 14 Oct 2010 | NORTHERN TUC AND EFFECT OF PUBLIC SECTOR CUTS ON WOMEN IN THE NORTH EAST | 22 sig. |
| 9 Jan 2007 | GRADUATED DRIVING LICENCES | 56 sig. |
| 1 Nov 2006 | GRADUATED LICENSING SYSTEM FOR YOUNG DRIVERS | 34 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (14-19 Reform and Apprenticeships) · Department for Children, Schools and Families 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 29 Jun 2007 – 9 Jun 2009
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 7 Oct 2011 – 18 Sep 2015
- Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
- Shadow Minister (14-19 Reform and Apprenticeships) · HM Official Opposition 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Committee memberships
- Business and Trade Committee · Chair 17 Oct 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 10 Feb 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Education, Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee · Chair 1 Dec 2015 – 3 May 2017
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Nov 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 10 Sep 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Business, Innovation and Skills Committee · Chair 18 Jun 2015 – 17 Oct 2016
- Finance and Services Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Public Accounts Committee 15 Jan 2007 – 6 Nov 2007
- Public Administration Committee 19 Jan 2005 – 12 Jul 2005
Previous seats
- Hartlepool · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Hartlepool · Elected 2 times 30 Sep 2004 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 30 Sep 2004 – 3 May 2017
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Iain Wright, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Iain Wright?
Mr Iain Wright was a Member of Parliament who represented Hartlepool in the House of Commons. See Mr Iain Wright's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Iain Wright represent?
Mr Iain Wright sat as Labour. See Mr Iain Wright's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Iain Wright represent?
Mr Iain Wright was the Member of Parliament for Hartlepool. See Mr Iain Wright's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Iain Wright?
Mr Iain Wright has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Iain Wright's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.