Former Member of Parliament
Sir Anthony Durant
Conservative MP for Reading West
At a glanceSir Anthony Durant was a Conservative MP for Reading West.
Early day motions
| 22 May 1996 | GREEN RIBBON AWARD | 10 sig. |
| 15 Feb 1996 | LIBERAL DEMOCRAT EDUCATION POLICY IN BERKSHIRE | 4 sig. |
| 17 Feb 1994 | LABOUR VOTE AGAINST BENEFIT UPRATING | 13 sig. |
| 3 Mar 1992 | THE HOSPICE MOVEMENT (NO.2) | 46 sig. |
| 16 Oct 1991 | VOTES OF LABOUR MEMBERS ON DEFENCE | 83 sig. |
| 16 Apr 1991 | PRIME MINISTER'S HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE | 86 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 20 Dec 1988 – 24 Jul 1990
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 16 Oct 1986 – 19 Dec 1988
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 3 Oct 1984 – 16 Oct 1986
Committee memberships
- Health and Social Care Committee 10 Feb 1992 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Reading West · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Reading North · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Rother Valley 18 Jun 1970
Party affiliation
- Conservative 28 Feb 1974 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Anthony Durant, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Anthony Durant?
Sir Anthony Durant was a Member of Parliament who represented Reading West in the House of Commons. See Sir Anthony Durant's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Anthony Durant represent?
Sir Anthony Durant sat as Conservative. See Sir Anthony Durant's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Anthony Durant represent?
Sir Anthony Durant was the Member of Parliament for Reading West. See Sir Anthony Durant's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Anthony Durant?
Sir Anthony Durant has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Anthony Durant's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.