Former Member of Parliament
Dr Kim Howells
Labour MP for Pontypridd
At a glanceDr Kim Howells was a Labour MP for Pontypridd.
Early day motions
| 13 Jan 2010 | RADIOSURGERY | 57 sig. |
| 13 Jun 1995 | ASTHMA AND THE HEALTH OF THE NATION | 90 sig. |
| 24 May 1994 | ABDUCTION OF MR KEN SARO-WIWA | 90 sig. |
| 26 Jul 1993 | THE ARAB TRADE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL | 15 sig. |
| 21 Jul 1993 | MRS STELLA RIMINGTON AND THE MINERS' UNION | 3 sig. |
| 21 Nov 1991 | CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR TORBAY | 17 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 10 May 2005 – 5 Oct 2008
- Minister of State (Education and Skills) (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education) · Department for Education and Skills 9 Sep 2004 – 10 May 2005
- Minister of State (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 13 Jun 2003 – 9 Sep 2004
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Women and Equalities) (Jointly with the Ministry of Justice) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 11 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 28 Jul 1998 – 7 Jun 2001
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Employment) · Department for Education and Employment 6 May 1997 – 28 Jul 1998
Committee memberships
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 13 Jan 2010 – 6 May 2010
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 31 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Public Accounts Committee 17 Apr 1991 – 10 Dec 1993
- Welsh Affairs Committee 20 Mar 1989 – 21 May 1990
Previous seats
- Pontypridd · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Pontypridd · Elected 2 times 23 Feb 1989 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Labour 23 Feb 1989 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Kim Howells, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dr Kim Howells?
Dr Kim Howells was a Member of Parliament who represented Pontypridd in the House of Commons. See Dr Kim Howells's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Dr Kim Howells represent?
Dr Kim Howells sat as Labour. See Dr Kim Howells's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Dr Kim Howells represent?
Dr Kim Howells was the Member of Parliament for Pontypridd. See Dr Kim Howells's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dr Kim Howells?
Dr Kim Howells has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Kim Howells's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.