Sir Cyril Townsend

Sir Cyril Townsend died on 20th November 2013. He was most recently the Conservative MP for Bexleyheath, and left the Commons on 1 May 1997.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Cyril Townsend, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

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

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
28 February 1974 - 1 May 1997

House membership

Commons
Sir Cyril Townsend
28 February 1974 - 1 May 1997

Committee memberships

Foreign Affairs Committee
12 November 1982 - 9 June 1983
Commons