Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Humphrey Atkins, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Spelthorne [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
9 June 1983
- 11 June 1987
Commons
Spelthorne [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Spelthorne [1950 - 1974]
Elected 1 time
18 June 1970
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Merton and Morden [1950 - 1974]
Elected 4 times
26 May 1955
- 18 June 1970
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Conservative
26 May 1955
- 11 June 1987
Elections contested
West Lothian
25 October 1951
Commons
Government posts
Lord Privy Seal
No Department
14 September 1981
- 4 May 1982
Commons
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Office
5 May 1979
- 13 September 1981
Commons
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
HM Treasury
2 December 1973
- 4 March 1974
Commons
Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household and Deputy Chief Whip
HM Treasury
24 June 1970
- 2 December 1973
Commons
House membership
Commons
Sir Humphrey Atkins
26 May 1955
- 11 June 1987
Opposition posts
Shadow Chief Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
28 February 1974
- 3 May 1979
Commons