Edward Argar

The Rt Hon Edward Argar is the Conservative MP for Melton and Syston, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Edward Argar, including posts and roles held.

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Previous

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Representations

Elections contested

Oxford East
6 May 2010
Commons

Government posts

Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)
Ministry of Justice
27 October 2022 - 5 July 2024
Commons
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
HM Treasury
14 October 2022 - 27 October 2022
Commons
Paymaster General
HM Treasury
6 September 2022 - 14 October 2022
Commons
Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Attends Cabinet)
Cabinet Office
6 September 2022 - 14 October 2022
Commons
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
Department of Health and Social Care
10 September 2019 - 6 July 2022
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
Ministry of Justice
14 June 2018 - 10 September 2019
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Secretary of State for Justice
Ministry of Justice
8 July 2024 - 4 November 2024
Commons

Committee memberships