Former Member of Parliament
Sir Peter Bottomley
Conservative MP for Worthing West
At a glanceSir Peter Bottomley was a Conservative MP for Worthing West.
Early day motions
| 21 May 2024 | Promoter’s Response to the First Special Report of the Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee | 1 sig. |
| 16 May 2024 | The Venerable Tricia Hillas | 2 sig. |
| 1 May 2024 | Holocaust Memorial proposal | 2 sig. |
| 19 Sep 2023 | Transitional arrangements for All-Party Parliamentary Groups | 1 sig. |
| 4 Sep 2023 | All Party Groups | 3 sig. |
| 20 Jul 2023 | Holocaust Memorial and Victoria Tower Gardens | 1 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 4 Jul 1989 – 28 Jul 1990
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 23 Jan 1986 – 24 Jul 1989
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Employment) · Department of Employment 11 Sep 1984 – 23 Jan 1986
Other posts
- Father of the House of Commons 17 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024
Committee memberships
- Ecclesiastical Committee 4 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill 23 Nov 2022 – 30 Nov 2022
- Ecclesiastical Committee 31 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Ecclesiastical Committee 28 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons) 29 Apr 2014 – 22 Feb 2016
- Ecclesiastical Committee 26 Oct 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Draft Defamation Bill (Joint Committee) 24 Mar 2011 – 12 Oct 2011
- Ecclesiastical Committee 6 Jul 2005 – 8 Apr 2010
- Ecclesiastical Committee 31 Jan 2002 – 5 May 2005
- Standards and Privileges 25 Jun 1997 – 4 Mar 2002
- Transport Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 21 Mar 1997
Previous seats
- Worthing West · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Worthing West · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Eltham · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Woolwich West · Elected 2 times 26 Jun 1975 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Worthing West 4 Jul 2024
- Woolwich West 10 Oct 1974
- Woolwich West 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 26 Jun 1975 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Peter Bottomley, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Peter Bottomley?
Sir Peter Bottomley was a Member of Parliament who represented Worthing West in the House of Commons. See Sir Peter Bottomley's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Peter Bottomley represent?
Sir Peter Bottomley sat as Conservative. See Sir Peter Bottomley's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Peter Bottomley represent?
Sir Peter Bottomley was the Member of Parliament for Worthing West. See Sir Peter Bottomley's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Peter Bottomley?
Sir Peter Bottomley has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Peter Bottomley's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.