Richard Wainwright

Richard Wainwright died on 16th January 2003. He was most recently the Liberal MP for Colne Valley, and left the Commons on 11 June 1987.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Richard Wainwright, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Colne Valley [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
9 June 1983 - 11 June 1987
Commons
Colne Valley [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Colne Valley [1950 - 1974]
Elected 1 time
31 March 1966 - 18 June 1970
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Liberal
31 March 1966 - 11 June 1987

Elections contested

Colne Valley
18 June 1970
Commons
Colne Valley
15 October 1964
Commons
Colne Valley
21 March 1963
Commons
Colne Valley
8 October 1959
Commons
Pudsey
26 May 1955
Commons
Pudsey
23 February 1950
Commons

House membership

Commons
Richard Wainwright
28 February 1974 - 11 June 1987
Commons
Richard Wainwright
31 March 1966 - 18 June 1970

Committee memberships

Court of Referees
3 May 1979 - 15 May 1987
Commons