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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Current

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Representation

Rayleigh and Wickford
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
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Party affiliation

Conservative
7 June 2001 - Present

Opposition post

Shadow Minister (Defence)
Ministry of Defence
6 November 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Rayleigh and Wickford [2010 - 2024]
Elected 4 times
6 May 2010 - 30 May 2024
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Rayleigh [1997 - 2010]
Elected 2 times
7 June 2001 - 6 May 2010
Commons

Elections contested

Brent East
1 May 1997
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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
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Shadow Paymaster General
Cabinet Office
10 May 2005 - 3 July 2007
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Shadow Economic Secretary (Treasury)
HM Treasury
10 May 2004 - 10 May 2005
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Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
10 May 2002 - 10 May 2004
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Committee memberships

Environmental Audit Committee
16 July 2001 - 12 July 2005
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Administration Committee
26 July 2010 - 22 October 2012
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Armed Forces Bill Committee
17 January 2011 - 8 March 2011
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Defence Committee
2 March 2020 - 30 May 2024
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Defence Committee
11 September 2017 - 6 November 2019
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Defence Sub-Committee
5 March 2020 - 30 May 2024
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Defence Sub-Committee
12 September 2017 - 6 November 2019
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Public Accounts Committee
25 May 2021 - 30 May 2024
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British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill
20 March 2024 - 17 April 2024
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Armed Forces Commissioner Bill
4 December 2024 - 12 December 2024
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