Former Member of Parliament
Frank Dobson
Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras
At a glanceFrank Dobson was a Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras.
Early day motions
| 1 Dec 2014 | REDUCTIONS IN STAFFING ON EAST COAST AND GREAT WESTERN RAIL SERVICES | 57 sig. |
| 16 Jul 2013 | CELEBRATING MAGNA CARTA 800TH ANNIVERSARY | 48 sig. |
| 14 May 2013 | ADULT LEARNERS' WEEK AND PART-TIME EDUCATION | 68 sig. |
| 20 Nov 2012 | KING'S CROSS FIRE AND STAFFING ON LONDON UNDERGROUND | 26 sig. |
| 23 May 2012 | LONDON MIDLAND TICKET OFFICES | 19 sig. |
| 23 Feb 2012 | CLEANERS EMPLOYED ON EUROSTAR | 33 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 3 May 1997 – 10 Oct 1999
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 1994 – 1 Jun 1997
- Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 21 Jun 1994 – 1 May 1997
- Shadow Secretary of State for Transport · Department for Transport 1 Jul 1993 – 21 Jun 1994
- Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 11 Apr 1992 – 1 Jul 1993
- Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change · Department of Energy and Climate Change 1 Jul 1989 – 11 Apr 1992
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 12 Jun 1987 – 1 Jul 1989
- Shadow Minister (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 1983 – 1 Jun 1987
- Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jun 1981 – 1 Jun 1983
Committee memberships
- Administration Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 2 Nov 2010
- Administration Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 4 Feb 2008
- Privileges 22 Nov 1988 – 14 Nov 1989
Previous seats
- Holborn and St Pancras · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Holborn and St. Pancras · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Holborn and St Pancras · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Holborn and St Pancras South · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Labour 3 May 1979 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank Dobson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Frank Dobson?
Frank Dobson was a Member of Parliament who represented Holborn and St Pancras in the House of Commons. See Frank Dobson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Frank Dobson represent?
Frank Dobson sat as Labour. See Frank Dobson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Frank Dobson represent?
Frank Dobson was the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras. See Frank Dobson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Frank Dobson?
Frank Dobson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Frank Dobson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.