Portrait of Mr James Plaskitt

Former Member of Parliament

Mr James Plaskitt

Labour MP for Warwick and Leamington

At a glanceMr James Plaskitt was a Labour MP for Warwick and Leamington.

Early day motions13 tabled
Full parliamentary career8 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 10 May 2005 – 5 Oct 2008

Committee memberships

  • Treasury Committee 13 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • West Midlands Regional Select Committee 3 Mar 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Treasury Committee 29 Nov 1999 – 12 Jul 2005
  • Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 28 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001

Previous seats

  • Warwick and Leamington · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Witney 9 Apr 1992

Party affiliation

  • Labour 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr James Plaskitt, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr James Plaskitt?

Mr James Plaskitt was a Member of Parliament who represented Warwick and Leamington in the House of Commons. See Mr James Plaskitt's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr James Plaskitt represent?

Mr James Plaskitt sat as Labour. See Mr James Plaskitt's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr James Plaskitt represent?

Mr James Plaskitt was the Member of Parliament for Warwick and Leamington. See Mr James Plaskitt's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr James Plaskitt?

Mr James Plaskitt has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr James Plaskitt's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.