Former Member of Parliament
Janet Anderson
Labour MP for Rossendale and Darwen
At a glanceJanet Anderson was a Labour MP for Rossendale and Darwen.
Early day motions
| 11 Mar 2010 | ARTS COUNCIL NORTHERN IRELAND | 15 sig. |
| 23 Feb 2010 | FUTURE OF LOCAL RADIO ON THE ANALOGUE SPECTRUM | 2 sig. |
| 3 Feb 2010 | ITV AIRTIME SALES AND CONTRACT RIGHTS RENEWAL | 64 sig. |
| 29 Jan 2010 | LANCASHIRE CHILDREN AND SARAH'S LAW | 10 sig. |
| 26 Jan 2010 | EQUITY'S MANIFESTO FOR THEATRE CAMPAIGN | 53 sig. |
| 21 Jan 2010 | LICENSING ACT 2003 | 58 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Tourism) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 28 Jul 1998 – 7 Jun 2001
- Vice-Chamberlain (HM Household) · HM Household 8 May 1997 – 28 Jul 1998
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Women) · Opposition Department 1 Jan 1996 – 1 Jan 1997
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 1995 – 1 Jan 1996
Committee memberships
- Administration Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Panel of Chairs 6 Jan 2004 – 6 May 2010
- Home Affairs Committee 14 Jul 2003 – 12 Jul 2005
- House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) 19 Jun 2002 – 5 May 2005
- Draft Gambling Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Jul 2003 – 22 Jul 2004
- Home Affairs Committee 12 Dec 1994 – 27 Nov 1995
Previous seats
- Rossendale and Darwen · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Rossendale and Darwen · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Rossendale and Darwen 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Labour 9 Apr 1992 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Janet Anderson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Janet Anderson?
Janet Anderson was a Member of Parliament who represented Rossendale and Darwen in the House of Commons. See Janet Anderson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Janet Anderson represent?
Janet Anderson sat as Labour. See Janet Anderson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Janet Anderson represent?
Janet Anderson was the Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen. See Janet Anderson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Janet Anderson?
Janet Anderson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Janet Anderson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.