Mr Mark Francois

The Rt Hon Mr Mark Francois is the Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Defence).

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Mr Mark Francois, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Elections contested

Brent East
1 May 1997
Commons

Government posts

Minister of State (Communities and Local Government)
Department for Communities and Local Government
8 May 2015 - 17 July 2016
Commons
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
Ministry of Defence
6 September 2012 - 8 May 2015
Commons
Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons)
HM Household
12 May 2010 - 6 September 2012
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Europe)
HM Official Opposition
3 July 2007 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Shadow Paymaster General
Cabinet Office
10 May 2005 - 3 July 2007
Commons
Shadow Economic Secretary (Treasury)
HM Treasury
10 May 2004 - 10 May 2005
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
10 May 2002 - 10 May 2004
Commons

Committee memberships