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Portrait of Mr Alan Milburn

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Alan Milburn

Labour MP for Darlington

At a glanceMr Alan Milburn was a Labour MP for Darlington.

Early day motions27 tabled
11 Nov 1996 SALE OF DARLINGTON MEMORIAL HALL AND CENOTAPH 30 sig.
4 Nov 1996 CLEVELAND BRIDGE LTD 20 sig.
5 Jul 1995 YEAR AND A DAY RULE ON MURDER 57 sig.
21 Feb 1995 TEACHERS PENSIONS AGENCY 72 sig.
10 Jan 1995 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW 33 sig.
23 Nov 1994 STAGECOACH BUS COMPANY 84 sig.
Full parliamentary career10 past posts

Government posts

  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Cabinet Office 8 Sep 2004 – 6 May 2005
  • Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 11 Oct 1999 – 12 Jun 2003
  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 23 Dec 1998 – 10 Oct 1999
  • Minister of State (Department of Health) · Department of Health 6 May 1997 – 23 Dec 1998

Committee memberships

  • Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee) · Chair 12 May 2004 – 15 Sep 2004
  • Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee) 29 Apr 2004 – 15 Sep 2004
  • Public Accounts Committee 23 May 1994 – 28 Nov 1995

Previous seats

  • Darlington · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Darlington · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997

Party affiliation

  • Labour 9 Apr 1992 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Alan Milburn, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Alan Milburn?

Mr Alan Milburn was a Member of Parliament who represented Darlington in the House of Commons. See Mr Alan Milburn's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Alan Milburn represent?

Mr Alan Milburn sat as Labour. See Mr Alan Milburn's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Alan Milburn represent?

Mr Alan Milburn was the Member of Parliament for Darlington. See Mr Alan Milburn's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Alan Milburn?

Mr Alan Milburn has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Alan Milburn's official Parliament profile.

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