Former Member of Parliament
Austin Mitchell
Labour MP for Great Grimsby
At a glanceAustin Mitchell was a Labour MP for Great Grimsby.
Early day motions
| 4 Feb 2015 | SIXTH FORM COLLEGES | 18 sig. |
| 21 Jul 2014 | VALUATION OF STERLING | 10 sig. |
| 18 Dec 2013 | SUPPORT FOR SIXTH FORM COLLEGES | 20 sig. |
| 26 Nov 2013 | DEFENCE OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE PROSECUTION OF JOURNALISTS | 13 sig. |
| 18 Nov 2013 | 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRADBURY POUND | 5 sig. |
| 7 Nov 2013 | CONSUMER CHOICE IN GLUCOSAMINE PRODUCTS | 17 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jul 1988 – 1 Jul 1989
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jul 1979 – 1 Jul 1985
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Commission 12 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Public Accounts Committee 5 Dec 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Select Committee 29 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 19 Jul 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
- Agriculture 14 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Great Grimsby · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Great Grimsby · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Great Grimsby · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Grimsby · Elected 2 times 28 Apr 1977 – 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Labour 28 Apr 1977 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Austin Mitchell, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Austin Mitchell?
Austin Mitchell was a Member of Parliament who represented Great Grimsby in the House of Commons. See Austin Mitchell's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Austin Mitchell represent?
Austin Mitchell sat as Labour. See Austin Mitchell's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Austin Mitchell represent?
Austin Mitchell was the Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby. See Austin Mitchell's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Austin Mitchell?
Austin Mitchell has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Austin Mitchell's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.