Former Member of Parliament
Mr Tom Clarke
Labour MP for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill
At a glanceMr Tom Clarke was a Labour MP for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill.
Early day motions
| 8 Jul 2014 | SECOND CHANCE INITIATIVE | 36 sig. |
| 11 Mar 2014 | ALBION ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB | 9 sig. |
| 8 May 2013 | KIDNAPPINGS AND MURDER IN SYRIA | 32 sig. |
| 22 Apr 2013 | MIKE DENNESS | 8 sig. |
| 15 Oct 2012 | COATBRIDGE GAELIC FOOTBALL UNDER-14 GIRLS TEAM | 15 sig. |
| 14 Nov 2011 | THEFT OF METALS FROM WAR MEMORIALS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP | 1 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of National Heritage/Department for Culture, Media and Sport) · Department of National Heritage/Department for Culture, Media and Sport 6 May 1997 – 28 Jul 1998
Opposition posts
- Shadow Cabinet Minister for Disabled People's Rights · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Shadow Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 1 Jul 1993 – 22 Jul 1994
- Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland · Scotland Office 10 Apr 1992 – 1 Jul 1993
- Shadow Minister (Disability) · HM Official Opposition 12 Jun 1987 – 9 Apr 1992
Committee memberships
- Committee on Standards 7 Jan 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- Committee of Privileges 7 Jan 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- Standards and Privileges 26 Jul 2010 – 7 Jan 2013
- Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 23 Jun 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
- Administration Committee 4 Feb 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Draft Disability Discrimination Bill (Joint Committee) 15 Jan 2004 – 27 May 2004
- Health and Social Care Committee 31 Oct 1991 – 16 Mar 1992
- Scottish Affairs Committee 17 Dec 1982 – 19 Mar 1987
Previous seats
- Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Coatbridge and Chryston · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Monklands West · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Coatbridge and Airdrie · Elected 1 time 24 Jun 1982 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill 7 May 2015
Party affiliation
- Labour 24 Jun 1982 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Tom Clarke, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Tom Clarke?
Mr Tom Clarke was a Member of Parliament who represented Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill in the House of Commons. See Mr Tom Clarke's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Tom Clarke represent?
Mr Tom Clarke sat as Labour. See Mr Tom Clarke's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Tom Clarke represent?
Mr Tom Clarke was the Member of Parliament for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill. See Mr Tom Clarke's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Tom Clarke?
Mr Tom Clarke has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Tom Clarke's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.