Fred Silvester

Fred Silvester died on 5th July 2025. He was most recently the Conservative MP for Manchester, Withington, and left the Commons on 11 June 1987.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Fred Silvester, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Manchester, Withington [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
9 June 1983 - 11 June 1987
Commons
Manchester, Withington [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Walthamstow West [1950 - 1974]
Elected 1 time
21 September 1967 - 18 June 1970
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
21 September 1967 - 11 June 1987

Elections contested

Manchester, Withington
11 June 1987
Commons
Walthamstow West
18 June 1970
Commons
Walthamstow West
31 March 1966
Commons

House membership

Commons
Fred Silvester
28 February 1974 - 11 June 1987
Commons
Fred Silvester
21 September 1967 - 18 June 1970

Committee memberships

Procedure Committee
22 March 1979 - 15 May 1987
Commons
Public Accounts Committee
25 October 1983 - 15 May 1987
Commons