Former Member of Parliament
Dame Joan Ruddock
Labour MP for Lewisham, Deptford
At a glanceDame Joan Ruddock was a Labour MP for Lewisham, Deptford.
Early day motions
| 19 Mar 2015 | DISPOSAL OF WET WIPES AND OTHER MATERIALS | 37 sig. |
| 5 Jan 2015 | AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT INITIATIVE | 48 sig. |
| 5 Jun 2013 | IMPORTANCE OF ARTS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES | 93 sig. |
| 13 Nov 2012 | US FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STUDENTS AT UK CONSERVATOIRES | 13 sig. |
| 16 Jul 2012 | KILLING OF FEMALE AFGHAN POLITICIAN HANIFA SAFI | 66 sig. |
| 16 Apr 2012 | BURMA (No. 2) | 57 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 5 Oct 2008 – 9 Jun 2009
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Climate Change, Biodiversity and Waste) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 2 Jul 2007 – 5 Oct 2008
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security) (Women) · Department of Social Security 11 Jun 1997 – 28 Jul 1998
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Committee memberships
- International Development Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 Nov 2007
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 27 Oct 2003 – 12 Jul 2005
Previous seats
- Lewisham, Deptford · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Lewisham, Deptford · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Lewisham, Deptford · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Newbury 3 May 1979
Party affiliation
- Labour 11 Jun 1987 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dame Joan Ruddock, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dame Joan Ruddock?
Dame Joan Ruddock was a Member of Parliament who represented Lewisham, Deptford in the House of Commons. See Dame Joan Ruddock's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Dame Joan Ruddock represent?
Dame Joan Ruddock sat as Labour. See Dame Joan Ruddock's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Dame Joan Ruddock represent?
Dame Joan Ruddock was the Member of Parliament for Lewisham, Deptford. See Dame Joan Ruddock's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dame Joan Ruddock?
Dame Joan Ruddock has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dame Joan Ruddock's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.