Former Member of Parliament
Mr Alan Williams
Labour MP for Swansea West
At a glanceMr Alan Williams was a Labour MP for Swansea West.
Early day motions
| 23 Oct 2006 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE AND THE BBC | 51 sig. |
| 11 Sep 2003 | PEUGEOT DUTY TO PROTECT CAR OWNERS | 26 sig. |
| 16 Dec 2002 | PRINCE MICHAEL OF KENT'S ACCOMMODATION AT KENSINGTON PALACE | 20 sig. |
| 30 Apr 2002 | STANDARD SIZE OF DEPARTMENTAL SELECT COMMITTEES | 58 sig. |
| 29 Oct 2001 | WEEKEND OF MULTI-FAITH PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE | 43 sig. |
| 8 May 2001 | ACCOMMODATION AT KENSINGTON PALACE | 17 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of Industry) · Department of Industry 1 Jan 1976 – 1 Jan 1979
- Minister of State (Department of Prices and Consumer Protection) · Department of Prices and Consumer Protection 1 Feb 1974 – 1 Jan 1976
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Technology) · Ministry of Technology 1 Jan 1969 – 1 Jan 1970
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Economic Affairs) · Department of Economic Affairs 29 Aug 1967 – 6 Oct 1969
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 12 Jun 1987 – 1 Jul 1988
Other posts
- Father of the House of Commons 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Chair, Public Accounts Commission 1 Jul 2001 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- Liaison Committee (Commons) · Chair 5 Nov 2001 – 6 May 2010
- Public Accounts Committee 15 Dec 1989 – 6 May 2010
- Standards and Privileges 25 Jun 1997 – 7 Apr 2003
- Welsh Affairs Committee 3 May 1979 – 15 Jan 1980
Previous seats
- Swansea West · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Swansea West · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Swansea West · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Swansea West · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Poole 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Labour 15 Oct 1964 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Alan Williams, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Alan Williams?
Mr Alan Williams was a Member of Parliament who represented Swansea West in the House of Commons. See Mr Alan Williams's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Alan Williams represent?
Mr Alan Williams sat as Labour. See Mr Alan Williams's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Alan Williams represent?
Mr Alan Williams was the Member of Parliament for Swansea West. See Mr Alan Williams's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Alan Williams?
Mr Alan Williams has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Alan Williams's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.