Former Member of Parliament
Dr Shirley Summerskill
Labour MP for Halifax
At a glanceDr Shirley Summerskill was a Labour MP for Halifax.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) · Home Office 8 Mar 1974 – 4 May 1979
Other posts
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1981 – 1 Jul 1983
Previous seats
- Halifax · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Halifax · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Halifax 9 Jun 1983
- Blackpool North 13 Mar 1962
Party affiliation
- Labour 15 Oct 1964 – 9 Jun 1983
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Shirley Summerskill, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dr Shirley Summerskill?
Dr Shirley Summerskill was a Member of Parliament who represented Halifax in the House of Commons. See Dr Shirley Summerskill's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Dr Shirley Summerskill represent?
Dr Shirley Summerskill sat as Labour. See Dr Shirley Summerskill's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Dr Shirley Summerskill represent?
Dr Shirley Summerskill was the Member of Parliament for Halifax. See Dr Shirley Summerskill's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dr Shirley Summerskill?
Dr Shirley Summerskill has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Shirley Summerskill's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.