Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Braine of Wheatley
Conservative
At a glanceLord Braine of Wheatley was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Secretary (Department of Health) · Department of Health 1 Jul 1962 – 1 Jan 1964
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Commonwealth Relations Office) · Commonwealth Relations Office 1 Feb 1961 – 1 Jul 1962
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Pensions and Insurance) · Ministry of Pensions and Insurance 1 Oct 1960 – 1 Feb 1961
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 31 Jul 1967 – 31 Jul 1970
Other posts
- Father of the House of Commons 11 Jun 1987 – 1 Jun 1992
Committee memberships
- Privileges 22 Nov 1988 – 16 Mar 1992
- Privileges 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987
Previous seats
- Castle Point · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
- South East Essex · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- South East Essex · Elected 5 times 26 May 1955 – 28 Feb 1974
- Billericay · Elected 2 times 23 Feb 1950 – 26 May 1955
Elections contested
- Leyton East 5 Jul 1945
Party affiliation
- Conservative 23 Feb 1950 – 5 Jan 2000
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Braine of Wheatley, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Braine of Wheatley?
Lord Braine of Wheatley was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Braine of Wheatley's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Braine of Wheatley represent?
Lord Braine of Wheatley sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Braine of Wheatley's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Braine of Wheatley?
Lord Braine of Wheatley has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Braine of Wheatley's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.