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Portrait of Mr David Clelland

Former Member of Parliament

Mr David Clelland

Labour MP for Tyne Bridge

At a glanceMr David Clelland was a Labour MP for Tyne Bridge.

Early day motions97 tabled
9 Feb 2010 MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBS AND CLUBS 32 sig.
2 Nov 2009 ST JAMES' PARK 31 sig.
14 Oct 2009 NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE 32 sig.
13 May 2009 GATESHEAD FOOTBALL CLUB 11 sig.
28 Apr 2009 CARERS' ALLOWANCE 78 sig.
19 Mar 2009 ENGLISH INSTITUTE OF SPORT'S FACILITY AT GATESHEAD STADIUM 14 sig.
Full parliamentary career10 past posts

Government posts

  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 2 Feb 2001 – 6 Jul 2001
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 8 May 1997 – 2 Feb 2001

Opposition posts

  • Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 1995 – 1 Jan 1997

Committee memberships

  • Committee on Reform of the House of Commons 20 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Transport Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
  • Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee 22 Jul 2002 – 12 Jul 2005
  • Home Affairs Committee 26 Feb 1986 – 18 Jan 1989

Previous seats

  • Tyne Bridge · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Tyne Bridge · Elected 3 times 5 Dec 1985 – 1 May 1997

Party affiliation

  • Labour 5 Dec 1985 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr David Clelland, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr David Clelland?

Mr David Clelland was a Member of Parliament who represented Tyne Bridge in the House of Commons. See Mr David Clelland's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr David Clelland represent?

Mr David Clelland sat as Labour. See Mr David Clelland's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr David Clelland represent?

Mr David Clelland was the Member of Parliament for Tyne Bridge. See Mr David Clelland's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr David Clelland?

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

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.