Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Peyton of Yeovil, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Yeovil [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Yeovil [1950 - 1974]
Elected 6 times
25 October 1951
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Party affiliation
Conservative
25 October 1951
- 22 November 2006
Elections contested
Bristol Central
23 February 1950
Commons
Government posts
Minister (Department of Environment) (Transport Industries)
Department for the Environment
15 October 1970
- 7 March 1974
Commons
Minister (Ministry of Transport)
Ministry of Transport
23 June 1970
- 14 October 1970
Commons
Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Power)
Ministry of Power
1 July 1962
- 15 October 1964
Commons
House membership
Lords
Lord Peyton of Yeovil
5 October 1983
- 22 November 2006
Commons
John Peyton
25 October 1951
- 9 June 1983
Opposition posts
Shadow Secretary of State
HM Official Opposition
15 February 1975
- 3 May 1979
Commons
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
11 March 1974
- 11 February 1975
Commons