Ashok Kumar - Working Hard for You Biography

Biography

Biographical Profile:

DR ASHOK KUMAR MP

Name:

Ashok Kumar

Date of Birth:

28.05.56

Address:

Constituency Office: 6-8 Wilson Street, Guisborough, TS14 6NA

Contact:

Tel: 01287 610878 | Fax: 01287 631894
Email: ashokkumarmp@parliament.uk

Details:

Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

First won in By-election of 7th November 1991 (lost seat April 1992 General Election). Re-elected 1st May 1997

Previous Occupation:

Research Scientist, British Steel 1985 - 1997

Other:

Research Fellow, Imperial College, London 1982 - 1985
Councillor, Middlesbrough Borough Council 1987 - 1997

Policy Interests:

Science and Technology, Further and Higher Education, Trade and Industry, Economy, Local Government

Education:

Rykneld School for Boys, Derby
Aston University: Chemical Engineering (BSc), Process Analysis and Control Theory (MSc), Fluid Mechanics (PhD).

Professional Qualifications:

Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chartered Engineer, Member of the Intstitute of Energy.

Recreations:

Cricket, badminton, reading history and philosophy, listening to jazz

About Me:

I have lived in the area for 25 years, having originally moved to Teesside on a 6 month contract at British Steel and falling in love with the area. I now couldn't imagine living anywhere else with the wonderfully friendly people who made me feel so welcome all those years ago. I was first elected as a Councillor in 1987 and have representing the people of Teesside ever since. I spend all my time representing the interests of my constituents and continue to ensure that those interests are made clear at ministerial level.

Parliamentary Career:

Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2007- present)
Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development (2003-2007)
Chair of Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Member of Parliamentary Scientific Committee
Vice-Chair of Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies
Member of Trade and Industry Select Committee (2001-2003)
Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group for the Chemical Industry (2000-2003)
Member of Science & Technology Select Committee (1997-2001)
Also member of: Parliamentary Labour Party Trade and Industry Committee
Parliamentary Labour Party Treasury Committee
Parliamentary Labour Party Education and Employment Committee