Former Member of Parliament
Sir John Gorst
Independent Conservative MP for Hendon North
At a glanceSir John Gorst was a Independent Conservative MP for Hendon North.
Early day motions
| 25 Jan 1996 | FUTURE OF EDGWARE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 2 sig. |
| 3 Apr 1995 | EDGWARE GENERAL HOSPITAL ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CLOSURE | 10 sig. |
| 27 Jan 1994 | PARTISAN SOCIAL ENGINEERING (No.2) | 1 sig. |
| 19 Jan 1994 | PARTISAN SOCIAL ENGINEERING | 9 sig. |
| 8 Dec 1993 | PROPOSED CLOSURE OF EDGWARE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 15 sig. |
| 16 Jul 1992 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT (S.I.1992, No 1696) | 1 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Previous seats
- Hendon North · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Hendon North · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Hendon North · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Hendon 1 May 1997
- Bodmin 31 Mar 1966
- Chester-le-Street 15 Oct 1964
Party affiliation
- Independent Conservative 1 Nov 1996 – 1 May 1997
- Conservative 18 Jun 1970 – 1 Nov 1996
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir John Gorst, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir John Gorst?
Sir John Gorst was a Member of Parliament who represented Hendon North in the House of Commons. See Sir John Gorst's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir John Gorst represent?
Sir John Gorst sat as Independent Conservative. See Sir John Gorst's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir John Gorst represent?
Sir John Gorst was the Member of Parliament for Hendon North. See Sir John Gorst's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir John Gorst?
Sir John Gorst has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir John Gorst's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.