Former Member of Parliament
Sir George Howarth
Labour MP for Knowsley
At a glanceSir George Howarth was a Labour MP for Knowsley.
Early day motions
| 5 Mar 2024 | YMCA campaign | 8 sig. |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Funding for children's hospices | 9 sig. |
| 28 Jun 2023 | Basque peace process and policy on prisoner dispersal | 21 sig. |
| 26 Jun 2023 | Apprentices and the Living Wage | 13 sig. |
| 21 Jun 2023 | Young Lives vs Cancer report | 26 sig. |
| 19 Jun 2023 | World Continence Week | 14 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 29 Jul 1999 – 7 Jun 2001
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) · Home Office 6 May 1997 – 29 Jul 1999
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jun 1994 – 1 Jun 1997
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 1989 – 1 Jun 1994
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 15 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill 18 Jan 2023 – 25 Jan 2023
- Panel of Chairs 22 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Panel of Chairs 13 Oct 2009 – 3 May 2017
- Finance and Services Committee 30 Jan 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 17 Jul 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Conventions (Joint Committee) 17 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
- Armed Forces Bill Committee · Chair 20 Dec 2005 – 9 May 2006
- Armed Forces Bill Committee 19 Dec 2005 – 9 May 2006
- Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) 20 Jul 2004 – 11 Jul 2005
- Public Accounts Committee 15 May 2002 – 10 Sep 2003
Previous seats
- Knowsley · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Knowsley North and Sefton East · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Knowsley North · Elected 3 times 13 Nov 1986 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Labour 13 Nov 1986 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir George Howarth, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir George Howarth?
Sir George Howarth was a Member of Parliament who represented Knowsley in the House of Commons. See Sir George Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir George Howarth represent?
Sir George Howarth sat as Labour. See Sir George Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir George Howarth represent?
Sir George Howarth was the Member of Parliament for Knowsley. See Sir George Howarth's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir George Howarth?
Sir George Howarth has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir George Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.