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Denis Herbert Howell

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Also Known As

Denis Howell

Born: 4 September 1923

Died: 19 April 1998

Peerages

Baron Howell - 2 July 1992

Member of Privy Council - 19 January 1976

Education

Gower Street Elementary School

Handsworth Grammar School

Appointments

Minister for Sport	October 1964	October 1969
Minister of State for Housing and Local Government	October 1969	June 1970
Minister of State for Environment	March 1974	May 1979

Elections fought

25 October 1951		Birmingham King's Norton	Labour Party	22,325	42.30
26 May 1955		Birmingham All Saints	Labour Party	18,867	51.79
8 October 1959		Birmingham All Saints	Labour Party	17,215	49.97
23 March 1961		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	12,182	59.19
15 October 1964		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	17,010	60.39
31 March 1966		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	18,075	69.46
18 June 1970		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	13,794	61.07
28 February 1974		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	19,319	57.32
10 October 1974		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	19,703	66.54
3 May 1979		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	17,735	60.50
9 June 1983		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	22,874	63.16
11 June 1987		Birmingham Small Heath	Labour Party	22,787	66.31