Former Member of Parliament
James Hamilton
Labour MP for Motherwell North
At a glanceJames Hamilton was a Labour MP for Motherwell North.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Comptroller (HM Household) · HM Household 5 Jul 1978 – 3 May 1979
- Vice-Chamberlain (HM Household) · HM Household 28 Jun 1974 – 5 Jul 1978
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 8 Mar 1974 – 28 Jun 1974
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 13 Oct 1969 – 19 Jun 1970
Previous seats
- Motherwell North · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Bothwell · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Bothwell · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 15 Oct 1964 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Hamilton, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is James Hamilton?
James Hamilton was a Member of Parliament who represented Motherwell North in the House of Commons. See James Hamilton's official Parliament profile.
Which party did James Hamilton represent?
James Hamilton sat as Labour. See James Hamilton's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did James Hamilton represent?
James Hamilton was the Member of Parliament for Motherwell North. See James Hamilton's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for James Hamilton?
James Hamilton has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See James Hamilton's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.