Former Member of Parliament
Peter Thomas
Conservative MP for Hendon South
At a glancePeter Thomas was a Conservative MP for Hendon South.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Wales · Welsh Office 20 Jun 1970 – 4 Mar 1974
- Minister of State (Foreign Office) · Foreign Office 1 Jan 1963 – 1 Jan 1964
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign Office) · Foreign Office 1 Jan 1961 – 1 Jan 1963
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Labour) · Ministry of Labour 1 Jan 1959 – 1 Jan 1961
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 28 Feb 1974 – 11 Feb 1975
Other posts
- Party Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 1970 – 1 Jul 1972
Committee memberships
- Foreign Affairs Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987
- Privileges 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987
- Procedure Committee 20 Nov 1980 – 16 Feb 1982
Previous seats
- Hendon South · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Hendon South · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Hendon South · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
- Conway · Elected 4 times 25 Oct 1951 – 31 Mar 1966
Elections contested
- Conway 31 Mar 1966
Party affiliation
- Conservative 25 Oct 1951 – 4 Feb 2008
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peter Thomas, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Peter Thomas?
Peter Thomas was a Member of Parliament who represented Hendon South in the House of Commons. See Peter Thomas's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Peter Thomas represent?
Peter Thomas sat as Conservative. See Peter Thomas's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Peter Thomas represent?
Peter Thomas was the Member of Parliament for Hendon South. See Peter Thomas's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Peter Thomas?
Peter Thomas has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Peter Thomas's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.