Former Member of Parliament
Sir Marcus Fox
Conservative MP for Shipley
At a glanceSir Marcus Fox was a Conservative MP for Shipley.
Early day motions
| 6 Nov 1991 | DEFENCE AND LABOUR'S SHADOW CABINET | 104 sig. |
| 31 Oct 1991 | OPPOSITION ATTITUDE TO EUROPEAN INTEGRATION | 48 sig. |
| 1 May 1991 | YORKSHIRE TELEVISION | 27 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) · Department for the Environment 7 May 1979 – 5 Jan 1981
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 10 Jan 1973 – 10 Jan 1974
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1972 – 1 Jan 1973
Other posts
- Chair, Conservative Party 1922 Committee 1 May 1992 – 1 May 1997
Committee memberships
- Privileges 18 Nov 1993 – 17 Oct 1996
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 1 Mar 1984 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Shipley · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Shipley · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Shipley · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Shipley 1 May 1997
- Huddersfield West 31 Mar 1966
- Dewsbury 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Conservative 18 Jun 1970 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Marcus Fox, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Marcus Fox?
Sir Marcus Fox was a Member of Parliament who represented Shipley in the House of Commons. See Sir Marcus Fox's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Marcus Fox represent?
Sir Marcus Fox sat as Conservative. See Sir Marcus Fox's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Marcus Fox represent?
Sir Marcus Fox was the Member of Parliament for Shipley. See Sir Marcus Fox's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Marcus Fox?
Sir Marcus Fox has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Marcus Fox's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.