John Butcher

John Butcher died on 25th December 2006. He was most recently the Conservative MP for Coventry South West, and left the Commons on 1 May 1997.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of John Butcher, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Coventry South West [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Coventry South West [1974 - 1983]
Elected 1 time
3 May 1979 - 9 June 1983
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
3 May 1979 - 1 May 1997

Elections contested

Birmingham, Northfield
28 February 1974
Commons

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science)
Department of Education and Science
26 July 1988 - 24 July 1989
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry)
Department of Trade and Industry
14 June 1983 - 26 July 1988
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Industry)
Department of Industry
6 April 1982 - 14 June 1983
Commons

House membership

Commons
John Butcher
3 May 1979 - 1 May 1997