Former Member of Parliament
Roland Boyes
Labour MP for Houghton and Washington
At a glanceRoland Boyes was a Labour MP for Houghton and Washington.
Early day motions
| 22 Jul 1996 | FUTURE OF THE CHILD BENEFIT CENTRE IN WASHINGTON | 96 sig. |
| 29 Jun 1994 | FUNDING OF HOSPITALS | 41 sig. |
| 2 Feb 1994 | NISSAN MOTORS | 20 sig. |
| 25 Oct 1993 | NORTHUMBRIA AMBULANCE SERVICE | 46 sig. |
| 20 May 1993 | SUNDERLAND'S CITY STATUS | 21 sig. |
| 24 Sep 1992 | MARALINGA ABORIGINES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL LANDS | 37 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 1 Aug 1988 – 31 Jul 1992
- Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 31 Jul 1985 – 31 Jul 1988
Committee memberships
- Health and Social Care Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 26 Oct 1992
Previous seats
- Houghton and Washington · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Labour 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roland Boyes, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Roland Boyes?
Roland Boyes was a Member of Parliament who represented Houghton and Washington in the House of Commons. See Roland Boyes's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Roland Boyes represent?
Roland Boyes sat as Labour. See Roland Boyes's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Roland Boyes represent?
Roland Boyes was the Member of Parliament for Houghton and Washington. See Roland Boyes's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Roland Boyes?
Roland Boyes has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Roland Boyes's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.