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Parliament's record since 1997: debates, questions, statements, votes, bills, committees and members' interests

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Desmond Swayne

MP for New Forest West (Conservative).

Membership

  • MP for New Forest West, Conservative (5 July 2024 – now)
  • MP for New Forest West, Conservative (13 December 2019 – 30 May 2024)
  • MP for New Forest West, Conservative (9 June 2017 – 6 November 2019)
  • MP for New Forest West, Conservative (8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017)
  • MP for New Forest West, Conservative (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for New Forest West, Conservative (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for New Forest West, Conservative (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)
  • MP for New Forest West, Conservative (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)

Roles

  • The Minister of State, Department for International Development (15 July 2014 – 17 July 2016)
  • The Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household (7 October 2013 – 15 July 2014)
  • The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (6 September 2012 – 7 October 2013)
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 June 2002 – 1 June 2003)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) (1 June 2001 – 1 June 2002)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Health) (1 February 2001 – 1 June 2001)

New Forest West: 2024 general election: majority 5,600 (12.1%).

New Forest West: 2019 general election: majority 24,403 (48.5%); 2017 general election: majority 23,431 (47.2%); 2015 general election: majority 20,604 (43.5%); 2010 general election: majority 16,896 (35.5%).

New Forest West: 2005 general election: majority 17,285 (37.5%); 2001 general election: majority 13,191 (29.9%); 1997 general election: majority 11,332 (22.8%).