Former Member of Parliament
Mr Joe Benton
Labour MP for Bootle
At a glanceMr Joe Benton was a Labour MP for Bootle.
Early day motions
| 20 Feb 2012 | DEATH OF CHRISTOPHER TRAYNOR JANUARY 2000 | 13 sig. |
| 9 Dec 2009 | ST MONICA'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, BOOTLE | 22 sig. |
| 15 Jan 2008 | ROLLS-ROYCE IN LIVERPOOL | 41 sig. |
| 16 Dec 2003 | REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE DRAFT MENTAL INCAPACITY BILL | 55 sig. |
| 29 Jun 1999 | WITHDRAWAL OF FOOD AND FLUIDS FROM PATIENTS | 36 sig. |
| 29 Apr 1998 | ACCESS TO ABORTION | 32 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 1997
Committee memberships
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Panel of Chairs 26 Jun 2001 – 30 Mar 2015
- European Scrutiny Committee 17 Jun 2013 – 5 Jul 2013
- Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) 30 Jul 1997 – 11 Nov 1999
- Education & Employment 14 Jul 1997 – 14 Jun 1999
- Panel of Chairs 1 Jan 1998 – 1 Jan 1998
- Panel of Chairs 1 Jan 1992 – 1 Jan 1994
Previous seats
- Bootle · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Bootle · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Bootle · Elected 2 times 8 Nov 1990 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Labour 8 Nov 1990 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Joe Benton, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Joe Benton?
Mr Joe Benton was a Member of Parliament who represented Bootle in the House of Commons. See Mr Joe Benton's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Joe Benton represent?
Mr Joe Benton sat as Labour. See Mr Joe Benton's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Joe Benton represent?
Mr Joe Benton was the Member of Parliament for Bootle. See Mr Joe Benton's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Joe Benton?
Mr Joe Benton has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Joe Benton's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.