Former Member of Parliament
Douglas Jay
Labour MP for Battersea North
At a glanceDouglas Jay was a Labour MP for Battersea North.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- President of the Board of Trade · Board of Trade 18 Oct 1964 – 28 Aug 1967
- Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Feb 1950 – 1 Oct 1951
- Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1947 – 1 Jan 1950
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 30 Oct 1959 – 15 Oct 1964
Previous seats
- Battersea North · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Battersea North · Elected 7 times 23 Feb 1950 – 28 Feb 1974
- Battersea North · Elected 1 time 25 Jul 1946 – 23 Feb 1950
Party affiliation
- Labour 25 Jul 1946 – 9 Jun 1983
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Jay, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Douglas Jay?
Douglas Jay was a Member of Parliament who represented Battersea North in the House of Commons. See Douglas Jay's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Douglas Jay represent?
Douglas Jay sat as Labour. See Douglas Jay's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Douglas Jay represent?
Douglas Jay was the Member of Parliament for Battersea North. See Douglas Jay's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Douglas Jay?
Douglas Jay has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Douglas Jay's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.