Sir James Lester

Sir James Lester died on 31st October 2021. He was most recently the Conservative MP for Broxtowe, and left the Commons on 1 May 1997.

Parliamentary career

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

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Representations

Broxtowe [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Beeston [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons

Party affiliation

Conservative
28 February 1974 - 1 May 1997

Elections contested

Broxtowe
1 May 1997
Commons
Bassetlaw
18 June 1970
Commons
Bassetlaw
31 October 1968
Commons

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Employment)
Department of Employment
7 May 1979 - 5 January 1981
Commons

House membership

Commons
Sir James Lester
28 February 1974 - 1 May 1997

Committee memberships

Foreign Affairs Committee
13 July 1982 - 21 March 1997
Commons