Former Member of Parliament
Mr Iain Sproat
Conservative MP for Harwich
At a glanceMr Iain Sproat was a Conservative MP for Harwich.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of National Heritage) · Department of National Heritage 6 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of National Heritage) · Department of National Heritage 27 May 1993 – 6 Jul 1995
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade) · Department of Trade 15 Sep 1981 – 12 Jun 1983
Committee memberships
- Scottish Affairs Committee 3 May 1979 – 13 Nov 1981
Previous seats
- Harwich · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
- Aberdeen South · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Aberdeen South · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Harwich 7 Jun 2001
- Harwich 1 May 1997
- Roxburgh and Berwickshire 9 Jun 1983
- Glasgow, Rutherglen 15 Oct 1964
- Glasgow, Rutherglen 14 May 1964
Party affiliation
- Conservative 18 Jun 1970 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Iain Sproat, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Iain Sproat?
Mr Iain Sproat was a Member of Parliament who represented Harwich in the House of Commons. See Mr Iain Sproat's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Iain Sproat represent?
Mr Iain Sproat sat as Conservative. See Mr Iain Sproat's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Iain Sproat represent?
Mr Iain Sproat was the Member of Parliament for Harwich. See Mr Iain Sproat's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Iain Sproat?
Mr Iain Sproat has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Iain Sproat's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.