James Couchman

James Couchman died on 16th November 2023. He was most recently the Conservative MP for Gillingham, and left the Commons on 1 May 1997.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of James Couchman, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Gillingham [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons

Party affiliation

Conservative
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997

Elections contested

Gillingham
1 May 1997
Commons
Chester-le-Street
3 May 1979
Commons

House membership

Commons
James Couchman
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997

Committee memberships

Health and Social Care Committee
31 October 1991 - 16 March 1992
Commons
Public Accounts Committee
27 April 1992 - 21 November 1995
Commons
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
18 April 1995 - 21 March 1997
Commons