Jonathan Aitken

Jonathan Aitken is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for South Thanet, and left the Commons on 1 May 1997.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Jonathan Aitken, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

South Thanet [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Thanet East [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
28 February 1974 - 1 May 1997

Elections contested

South Thanet
1 May 1997
Commons
Meriden
31 March 1966
Commons

Government posts

Chief Secretary to the Treasury
HM Treasury
20 July 1994 - 4 July 1995
Commons
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Procurement)
Ministry of Defence
14 April 1992 - 19 July 1994
Commons

House membership

Commons
Jonathan Aitken
28 February 1974 - 1 May 1997