Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Peter Tapsell, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Louth and Horncastle [2010 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
6 May 2010
- 30 March 2015
Commons
Louth and Horncastle [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Commons
East Lindsey [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Horncastle [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Horncastle [1950 - 1974]
Elected 2 times
31 March 1966
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Nottingham West [1955 - 1974]
Elected 1 time
8 October 1959
- 15 October 1964
Commons
Party affiliation
Conservative
8 October 1959
- 30 March 2015
Elections contested
Nottingham West
15 October 1964
Commons
Wednesbury
28 February 1957
Commons
Other posts
Father of the House of Commons
6 May 2010
- 30 March 2015
Commons
House membership
Commons
Sir Peter Tapsell
31 March 1966
- 30 March 2015
Commons
Sir Peter Tapsell
8 October 1959
- 15 October 1964
Opposition posts
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury)
HM Treasury
1 June 1977
- 1 June 1978
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
1 June 1976
- 1 June 1977
Commons