Mr Owen Paterson

The Rt Hon Mr Owen Paterson is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for North Shropshire, and left the Commons on 5 November 2021.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Mr Owen Paterson, including posts and roles held.

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Previous

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Representations

Party affiliation

Conservative
1 May 1997 - 5 November 2021

Elections contested

Wrexham
9 April 1992
Commons

Government posts

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
6 September 2012 - 15 July 2014
Commons
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Office
12 May 2010 - 6 September 2012
Commons

House membership

Commons
Mr Owen Paterson
1 May 1997 - 5 November 2021

Opposition posts

Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Office
3 July 2007 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Shadow Minister (Transport)
Department for Transport
10 November 2006 - 3 July 2007
Commons
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1 October 2005 - 10 November 2006
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
1 June 2000 - 1 June 2001
Commons

Committee memberships