Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Mr Michael Mates, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
East Hampshire [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Commons
East Hampshire [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Petersfield [1974 - 1983]
Elected 2 times
10 October 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Party affiliation
Conservative
10 October 1974
- 6 May 2010
Government posts
Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)
Northern Ireland Office
15 April 1992
- 24 June 1993
Commons
House membership
Commons
Mr Michael Mates
10 October 1974
- 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
Defence Committee
Chair
1 January 1987
- 1 January 1992
Commons
Defence Committee
3 May 1979
- 16 March 1992
Commons
Liaison Committee (Commons)
5 November 2001
- 5 May 2005
Commons
Liaison Committee (Commons)
14 January 1987
- 16 March 1992
Commons
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Chair
16 July 2001
- 12 July 2005
Commons
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
30 July 2001
- 6 May 2010
Commons