Portrait of Sir Stuart Bell

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Stuart Bell

Labour MP for Middlesbrough

At a glanceSir Stuart Bell was a Labour MP for Middlesbrough.

Early day motions2 tabled
11 Jun 1997 MIDDLESBROUGH FOOTBALL CLUB 25 sig.
11 Dec 1991 OPTING OUT OF THE SOCIAL CHARTER 92 sig.
Full parliamentary career16 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jan 1992 – 1 Jan 1997
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 1 Jan 1984 – 1 Jan 1987

Other posts

  • Second Church Estates Commissioner 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Middlesbrough · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 13 Oct 2012
  • Middlesbrough · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Middlesbrough · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Hexham 3 May 1979

Party affiliation

  • Labour 9 Jun 1983 – 13 Oct 2012

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£110,830 · 2012/13
Staffing£54,288
Winding Up£39,750
Accommodation£8,797

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Stuart Bell, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Stuart Bell?

Sir Stuart Bell was a Member of Parliament who represented Middlesbrough in the House of Commons. See Sir Stuart Bell's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Stuart Bell represent?

Sir Stuart Bell sat as Labour. See Sir Stuart Bell's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Stuart Bell represent?

Sir Stuart Bell was the Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough. See Sir Stuart Bell's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Stuart Bell?

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

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