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Portrait of Sir Greg Knight

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Greg Knight

Conservative MP for East Yorkshire

At a glanceSir Greg Knight was a Conservative MP for East Yorkshire.

Early day motions19 tabled
6 Dec 2023 Sky lanterns 7 sig.
21 Apr 2020 Sky lanterns 11 sig.
11 Sep 2018 US-UK FULBRIGHT COMMISSION 70TH ANNIVERSARY 21 sig.
2 Jul 2018 FEDERATION OF BRITISH HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUBS 15 sig.
1 Mar 2017 BE PHONE SMART CAMPAIGN 27 sig.
4 Dec 2013 FEDERATION OF BRITISH HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUBS 24 sig.
Full parliamentary career28 past posts

Government posts

  • Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 6 Sep 2012 – 7 Oct 2013
  • Minister of State (Energy and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 5 Jul 1996 – 1 May 1997
  • Deputy Chief Whip and Treasurer · HM Household 7 Jun 1993 – 22 Jul 1996
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 28 Nov 1990 – 27 May 1993
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 28 Jul 1989 – 25 Jul 1990

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 10 May 2005 – 8 Dec 2005
  • Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 2 Oct 2003 – 1 Jun 2005
  • Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 3 Mar 2003 – 1 Oct 2003

Committee memberships

  • Administration Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
  • Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill 1 May 2024 – 8 May 2024
  • Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill 17 Apr 2024 – 24 Apr 2024
  • Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 18 Jan 2023 – 25 Jan 2023
  • Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Bill 15 Dec 2021 – 5 Jan 2022
  • Finance and Services Committee 14 Jan 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills (Joint Committee) 15 Jun 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Liaison Committee (Commons) 9 Nov 2005 – 17 Oct 2012
  • Procedure Committee · Chair 9 Nov 2005 – 17 Oct 2012
  • Procedure Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 Sep 2012
  • Committee on Reform of the House of Commons 20 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Standards and Privileges 17 Mar 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Administration Committee 15 May 2006 – 6 May 2010
  • Finance and Services Committee 10 Jun 1993 – 24 Jul 1996
  • Broadcasting 1 Apr 1993 – 3 Apr 1996

Previous seats

  • East Yorkshire · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • East Yorkshire · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
  • Derby North · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Derby North 1 May 1997

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£206,816 · 2024/25
Miscellaneous£103,609
Staffing£84,408
Accommodation£11,848

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Greg Knight, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Greg Knight?

Sir Greg Knight was a Member of Parliament who represented East Yorkshire in the House of Commons. See Sir Greg Knight's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Greg Knight represent?

Sir Greg Knight sat as Conservative. See Sir Greg Knight's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Greg Knight represent?

Sir Greg Knight was the Member of Parliament for East Yorkshire. See Sir Greg Knight's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Greg Knight?

Sir Greg Knight has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Greg Knight's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.