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Portrait of Dr Ashok Kumar

Former Member of Parliament

Dr Ashok Kumar

Labour MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

At a glanceDr Ashok Kumar was a Labour MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland.

Early day motions62 tabled
28 Oct 2009 RESPONSES TO JOB APPLICATIONS 57 sig.
29 Jun 2009 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 24 sig.
1 Jun 2009 STEEL-MAKING IN TEESSIDE 36 sig.
21 Jan 2009 ACCORD COALITION 47 sig.
12 Jan 2009 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF CHARLES DARWIN 83 sig.
18 Nov 2008 CLOSURE OF TEESSIDE EVENING GAZETTE OFFICES 12 sig.
Full parliamentary career9 past posts

Other posts

  • Chair of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology Board 1 Mar 2005 – 1 Mar 2010

Committee memberships

  • Trade & Industry 16 Jul 2001 – 20 Oct 2003
  • Regulatory Reform 16 Jul 2001 – 8 Jan 2002
  • Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 14 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001
  • Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 6 Dec 1991 – 16 Mar 1992

Previous seats

  • Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 15 Mar 2010
  • Langbaurgh · Elected 1 time 7 Nov 1991 – 9 Apr 1992

Elections contested

  • Langbaurgh 9 Apr 1992

Party affiliation

  • Labour 7 Nov 1991 – 15 Mar 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr Ashok Kumar, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Dr Ashok Kumar?

Dr Ashok Kumar was a Member of Parliament who represented Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland in the House of Commons. See Dr Ashok Kumar's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Dr Ashok Kumar represent?

Dr Ashok Kumar sat as Labour. See Dr Ashok Kumar's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Dr Ashok Kumar represent?

Dr Ashok Kumar was the Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland. See Dr Ashok Kumar's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Dr Ashok Kumar?

Dr Ashok Kumar has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Ashok Kumar's official Parliament profile.

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