Former Member of Parliament
Barbara Follett
Labour MP for Stevenage
At a glanceBarbara Follett was a Labour MP for Stevenage.
Early day motions
| 8 Sep 2003 | ACCESS TO MEDICINES IN THE UK | 43 sig. |
| 30 Oct 2001 | PROOF OF AGE ACCREDITATION STANDARDS SCHEME | 56 sig. |
| 13 Dec 2000 | SELF-REGULATION FOR THE SOCIETY OF CHIROPODISTS AND PODIATRISTS AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS | 152 sig. |
| 13 Mar 2000 | SANCTIONS IN ANGOLA | 72 sig. |
| 27 Jan 1998 | STEVENAGE BOROUGH FOOTBALL CLUB | 34 sig. |
| 19 Dec 1997 | SOUTHERN AFRICA AND THE BRITISH EU PRESIDENCY | 117 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Planning) · Department for Communities and Local Government 22 Sep 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (East of England) · Regional Affairs 29 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Culture and Tourism) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 9 Jun 2009 – 22 Sep 2009
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 5 Oct 2008 – 9 Jun 2009
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Government Equalities Office) · Government Equalities Office 12 Oct 2007 – 5 Oct 2008
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 28 Jun 2007 – 12 Oct 2007
Committee memberships
- International Development Committee 14 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Stevenage · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Epsom and Ewell 11 Jun 1987
- Woking 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbara Follett, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Barbara Follett?
Barbara Follett was a Member of Parliament who represented Stevenage in the House of Commons. See Barbara Follett's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Barbara Follett represent?
Barbara Follett sat as Labour. See Barbara Follett's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Barbara Follett represent?
Barbara Follett was the Member of Parliament for Stevenage. See Barbara Follett's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Barbara Follett?
Barbara Follett has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Barbara Follett's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.