Former Member of Parliament
Enoch Powell
Ulster Unionist Party MP for South Down
At a glanceEnoch Powell was a Ulster Unionist Party MP for South Down.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister (Department of Health) · Department of Health 27 Jul 1960 – 19 Oct 1963
- Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 13 Jan 1957 – 16 Jan 1958
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Housing and Local Government) · Ministry of Housing and Local Government 1 Dec 1955 – 13 Jan 1957
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Sep 1965 – 21 Apr 1968
Committee memberships
- Procedure Committee 1 Nov 1978 – 17 Dec 1985
Previous seats
- South Down · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- South Down · Elected 2 times 10 Oct 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Wolverhampton South West · Elected 7 times 23 Feb 1950 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- South Down 11 Jun 1987
- Normanton 11 Feb 1947
Party affiliation
- Ulster Unionist Party 10 Oct 1974 – 11 Jun 1987
- Conservative 23 Feb 1950 – 28 Feb 1974
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Enoch Powell, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Enoch Powell?
Enoch Powell was a Member of Parliament who represented South Down in the House of Commons. See Enoch Powell's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Enoch Powell represent?
Enoch Powell sat as Ulster Unionist Party. See Enoch Powell's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Enoch Powell represent?
Enoch Powell was the Member of Parliament for South Down. See Enoch Powell's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Enoch Powell?
Enoch Powell has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Enoch Powell's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.