Sir John Wells

Sir John Wells died on 8th February 2017. He was most recently the Conservative MP for Maidstone, and left the Commons on 11 June 1987.

Parliamentary career

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

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Representations

Maidstone [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
9 June 1983 - 11 June 1987
Commons
Maidstone [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Maidstone [1950 - 1974]
Elected 4 times
8 October 1959 - 28 February 1974
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
8 October 1959 - 11 June 1987

Elections contested

Smethwick
26 May 1955
Commons

House membership

Commons
Sir John Wells
8 October 1959 - 11 June 1987

Committee memberships

Panel of Chairs
1 November 1978 - 15 May 1987
Commons