Former Member of Parliament
Sir Paul Dean
Conservative MP for Woodspring
At a glanceSir Paul Dean was a Conservative MP for Woodspring.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 24 Jun 1970 – 4 Mar 1974
Other posts
- Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) 29 Jun 1987 – 9 Apr 1992
- Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) 1 May 1982 – 25 Jun 1987
Committee memberships
- Court of Referees 9 Jun 1983 – 1 Jan 2000
- Panel of Chairs 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 3 May 1979 – 25 Nov 1982
Previous seats
- Woodspring · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
- North Somerset · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- North Somerset · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Pontefract 22 Mar 1962
Party affiliation
- Conservative 15 Oct 1964 – 9 Apr 1992
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Paul Dean, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Paul Dean?
Sir Paul Dean was a Member of Parliament who represented Woodspring in the House of Commons. See Sir Paul Dean's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Paul Dean represent?
Sir Paul Dean sat as Conservative. See Sir Paul Dean's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Paul Dean represent?
Sir Paul Dean was the Member of Parliament for Woodspring. See Sir Paul Dean's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Paul Dean?
Sir Paul Dean has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Paul Dean's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.