Former Member of Parliament
Eric Deakins
Labour MP for Walthamstow
At a glanceEric Deakins was a Labour MP for Walthamstow.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 14 Apr 1976 – 4 May 1979
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade) · Department of Trade 8 Mar 1974 – 14 Apr 1976
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987
- Foreign Affairs Committee 3 May 1979 – 21 Jan 1983
Previous seats
- Walthamstow · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Walthamstow · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Walthamstow West · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Walthamstow 11 Jun 1987
- Walthamstow West 21 Sep 1967
- Chigwell 31 Mar 1966
- Finchley 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Labour 18 Jun 1970 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eric Deakins, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Eric Deakins?
Eric Deakins was a Member of Parliament who represented Walthamstow in the House of Commons. See Eric Deakins's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Eric Deakins represent?
Eric Deakins sat as Labour. See Eric Deakins's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Eric Deakins represent?
Eric Deakins was the Member of Parliament for Walthamstow. See Eric Deakins's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Eric Deakins?
Eric Deakins has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Eric Deakins's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.