Sir Edward du Cann

The Rt Hon Sir Edward du Cann died on 31st August 2017. He was most recently the Conservative MP for Taunton, and left the Commons on 11 June 1987.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Edward du Cann, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Taunton [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
9 June 1983 - 11 June 1987
Commons
Taunton [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Taunton [1950 - 1974]
Elected 5 times
14 February 1956 - 28 February 1974
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
1 January 1956 - 11 June 1987

Elections contested

Barrow-in-Furness
26 May 1955
Commons
Walthamstow West
25 October 1951
Commons

Government posts

Minister of State (Board of Trade)
Board of Trade
1 October 1963 - 1 January 1964
Commons
Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
1 July 1962 - 1 October 1963
Commons

Other posts

Chair, Conservative Party 1922 Committee
1 July 1972 - 1 July 1984
Commons
Party Chair, Conservative Party
1 July 1965 - 1 July 1967
Commons

House membership

Commons
Sir Edward du Cann
14 February 1956 - 11 June 1987

Committee memberships

Public Accounts Committee
1 November 1978 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Public Accounts Committee
Chair
1 January 1978 - 3 May 1979
Commons
Privileges
1 November 1978 - 15 May 1987
Commons
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Chair
3 May 1979 - 9 June 1983
Commons