Former Member of Parliament
John Austin
Labour MP for Erith and Thamesmead
At a glanceJohn Austin was a Labour MP for Erith and Thamesmead.
Early day motions
| 4 Mar 2010 | COMMONWEALTH DAY 2010 AND THE 59th ANNUAL CPA WESTMINSTER SEMINAR | 58 sig. |
| 20 Jan 2010 | COMPENSATION PAYMENTS FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL KILLED IN ACTION | 64 sig. |
| 20 Jan 2010 | SOUTHEASTERN TRAINS NEW TIMETABLE | 12 sig. |
| 7 Dec 2009 | KURDISH PEACE INITIATIVES IN TURKEY | 29 sig. |
| 3 Dec 2009 | MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS | 104 sig. |
| 18 Nov 2009 | FAIR PRICING FOR PRE-PAYMENT ENERGY METERS | 150 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 9 Nov 2007 – 7 Dec 2009
- Health and Social Care Committee 12 Dec 1994 – 31 Oct 2005
Previous seats
- Erith and Thamesmead · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Woolwich · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Woolwich 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Labour 9 Apr 1992 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Austin, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Austin?
John Austin was a Member of Parliament who represented Erith and Thamesmead in the House of Commons. See John Austin's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Austin represent?
John Austin sat as Labour. See John Austin's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Austin represent?
John Austin was the Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead. See John Austin's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Austin?
John Austin has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Austin's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.