Former Member of Parliament
Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods
Labour MP for City of Durham
At a glanceDr Roberta Blackman-Woods was a Labour MP for City of Durham.
Early day motions
| 30 Jan 2018 | FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DURHAM UNIVERSITY'S LAW SCHOOL | 16 sig. |
| 18 Apr 2012 | UNIVERSITIES WEEK 2012 | 25 sig. |
| 16 Jun 2010 | FREE SCHOOL MEALS PILOT SCHEME | 82 sig. |
| 10 Oct 2007 | NORTHERN ROCK IN THE NORTH EAST | 27 sig. |
| 16 May 2007 | BALANCED AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES | 56 sig. |
| 29 Nov 2006 | 125th DURHAM MINERS' GALA COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS | 55 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities & Local Government) (Planning) · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 12 Jan 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
- Shadow Minister (International Development) · Department for International Development 3 Jul 2017 – 12 Jan 2018
- Shadow Minister (Housing) · Department for Communities and Local Government 9 Oct 2016 – 3 Jul 2017
- Shadow Minister (Housing) · Department for Communities and Local Government 18 Sep 2015 – 27 Jun 2016
- Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 7 Oct 2011 – 18 Sep 2015
- Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
Committee memberships
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 18 Jul 2016 – 13 Mar 2017
- Commons Science and Technology 1 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 28 Jun 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 28 Jun 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee 10 Mar 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
- Education & Skills 12 Jul 2005 – 17 Jul 2006
Previous seats
- City of Durham · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- City of Durham · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 May 2005 – 6 Nov 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods?
Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods was a Member of Parliament who represented City of Durham in the House of Commons. See Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods represent?
Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods sat as Labour. See Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods represent?
Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods was the Member of Parliament for City of Durham. See Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods?
Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.