Former Member of Parliament
John Butcher
Conservative MP for Coventry South West
At a glanceJohn Butcher was a Conservative MP for Coventry South West.
Early day motions
| 19 Mar 1997 | DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN | 2 sig. |
| 19 Mar 1997 | EUROPE | 2 sig. |
| 19 Mar 1997 | POLITICAL CORRECTNESS | 1 sig. |
| 19 Mar 1997 | SCHOOL CHILDREN AND COMPUTERS | 2 sig. |
| 19 Mar 1997 | LINESMEN | 1 sig. |
| 19 Mar 1997 | NEW AGE TRAVELLERS | 1 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) · Department of Education and Science 26 Jul 1988 – 24 Jul 1989
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 14 Jun 1983 – 26 Jul 1988
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Industry) · Department of Industry 6 Apr 1982 – 14 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Coventry South West · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Coventry South West · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Birmingham, Northfield 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 3 May 1979 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Butcher, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Butcher?
John Butcher was a Member of Parliament who represented Coventry South West in the House of Commons. See John Butcher's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Butcher represent?
John Butcher sat as Conservative. See John Butcher's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Butcher represent?
John Butcher was the Member of Parliament for Coventry South West. See John Butcher's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Butcher?
John Butcher has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Butcher's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.