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Portrait of Sir Ian McCartney

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Ian McCartney

Labour MP for Makerfield

At a glanceSir Ian McCartney was a Labour MP for Makerfield.

Early day motions33 tabled
2 Feb 2010 PRESCRIPTION FOR THE UK'S HEART HEALTH CAMPAIGN 83 sig.
7 Dec 2009 HOME CREDIT MARKET 79 sig.
7 Dec 2009 POST BANK 11 sig.
26 Nov 2009 REMUTUALISATION OF BANKS 75 sig.
25 Mar 2008 ENDING OF MORTGAGE FIXED RATE AGREEMENTS 88 sig.
29 Nov 2007 NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE AND YOUNG WORKERS 3 sig.
Full parliamentary career12 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Trade and Industry) (Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs) (also in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Department of Trade and Industry 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Minister (without Portfolio) · Cabinet Office 4 Apr 2003 – 5 May 2006
  • Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 11 Jun 2001 – 4 Apr 2003
  • Minister of State (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 29 Jul 1999 – 7 Jun 2001
  • Minister of State (Competitiveness) · Department of Trade and Industry 6 May 1997 – 29 Jul 1999

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Jul 1996 – 1 May 1997

Other posts

  • Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1996 – 6 May 2010
  • Party Chair, Labour Party 4 Apr 2003 – 5 May 2006

Committee memberships

  • Social Security 27 Apr 1992 – 26 Oct 1992

Previous seats

  • Makerfield · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Makerfield · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997

Party affiliation

  • Labour 11 Jun 1987 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Ian McCartney, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Ian McCartney?

Sir Ian McCartney was a Member of Parliament who represented Makerfield in the House of Commons. See Sir Ian McCartney's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Ian McCartney represent?

Sir Ian McCartney sat as Labour. See Sir Ian McCartney's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Ian McCartney represent?

Sir Ian McCartney was the Member of Parliament for Makerfield. See Sir Ian McCartney's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Ian McCartney?

Sir Ian McCartney has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Ian McCartney's official Parliament profile.

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