Former Member of Parliament
Denis Howell
Labour MP for Birmingham, Small Heath
At a glanceDenis Howell was a Labour MP for Birmingham, Small Heath.
Early day motions
| 26 Feb 1992 | ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY | 38 sig. |
| 14 Feb 1992 | BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | 11 sig. |
| 4 Dec 1991 | CONDUCT OF THE MINISTER FOR SPORT | 30 sig. |
| 7 Nov 1991 | DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SPORT | 38 sig. |
| 21 Oct 1991 | CONSERVATIVES IN BIRMINGHAM, SMALL HEATH | 2 sig. |
| 9 Jul 1991 | NON-RACIAL INTEGRATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN SPORT | 35 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister (Department of Environment) (Sport) · Department for the Environment 7 Mar 1974 – 6 May 1979
- Minister (Ministry of Housing and Local Government) (Sport) · Ministry of Housing and Local Government 13 Oct 1969 – 23 Jun 1970
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) (Sport) · Department of Education and Science 20 Oct 1964 – 12 Oct 1969
Other posts
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1982 – 1 Jul 1983
Previous seats
- Birmingham, Small Heath · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
- Birmingham, Small Heath · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Birmingham, Small Heath · Elected 4 times 23 Mar 1961 – 28 Feb 1974
- Birmingham, All Saints · Elected 1 time 26 May 1955 – 8 Oct 1959
Elections contested
- Birmingham, All Saints 8 Oct 1959
- Birmingham, King's Norton 25 Oct 1951
Party affiliation
- Labour 26 May 1955 – 9 Apr 1992
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denis Howell, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Denis Howell?
Denis Howell was a Member of Parliament who represented Birmingham, Small Heath in the House of Commons. See Denis Howell's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Denis Howell represent?
Denis Howell sat as Labour. See Denis Howell's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Denis Howell represent?
Denis Howell was the Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Small Heath. See Denis Howell's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Denis Howell?
Denis Howell has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Denis Howell's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.