Portrait of Sir Paul Bryan

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Paul Bryan

Conservative MP for Boothferry

At a glanceSir Paul Bryan was a Conservative MP for Boothferry.

Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Department of Employment) · Department of Employment 12 Nov 1970 – 7 Apr 1972
  • Minister of State (Department of Employment and Productivity) · Department of Employment and Productivity 23 Jun 1970 – 12 Nov 1970
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1958 – 1 Jan 1961
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1956 – 1 Jan 1958

Other posts

  • Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Aug 1961 – 31 Jul 1965

Committee memberships

  • Privileges 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987

Previous seats

  • Boothferry · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
  • Howden · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Howden · Elected 5 times 26 May 1955 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Sowerby 25 Oct 1951
  • Sowerby 23 Feb 1950
  • Sowerby 16 Mar 1949

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 26 May 1955 – 11 Jun 1987

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Paul Bryan, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Paul Bryan?

Sir Paul Bryan was a Member of Parliament who represented Boothferry in the House of Commons. See Sir Paul Bryan's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Paul Bryan represent?

Sir Paul Bryan sat as Conservative. See Sir Paul Bryan's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Paul Bryan represent?

Sir Paul Bryan was the Member of Parliament for Boothferry. See Sir Paul Bryan's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Paul Bryan?

Sir Paul Bryan has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Paul Bryan's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.