Former Member of Parliament
Derek Conway
Independent Conservative MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup
At a glanceDerek Conway was a Independent Conservative MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup.
Early day motions
| 3 Dec 2008 | AMBASSADOR BELMAHI OF MOROCCO | 20 sig. |
| 4 Dec 2007 | RAIL FARE INCREASES | 5 sig. |
| 15 May 2007 | WESTERN SAHARA INITIATIVE | 122 sig. |
| 11 Dec 2006 | FUTURE OF THE GATWICK EXPRESS | 58 sig. |
| 4 Dec 2006 | SECOND WORLD WAR EVACUEES | 91 sig. |
| 1 Nov 2006 | FREE PARCELS FOR ARMED FORCES | 115 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 23 Jul 1996 – 1 May 1997
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1994 – 23 Jul 1996
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 27 May 1993 – 20 Jul 1994
Committee memberships
- Administration Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Panel of Chairs 26 Jun 2001 – 18 Feb 2008
- Defence Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 16 Jan 2006
- Finance and Services Committee 19 Nov 2001 – 17 Jul 2005
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 5 Nov 2001 – 5 May 2005
- Administration Committee 31 Jan 1995 – 21 Mar 1997
- Transport Committee 17 Jun 1987 – 28 Oct 1988
- Agriculture 28 Nov 1986 – 15 May 1987
Previous seats
- Old Bexley and Sidcup · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
- Shrewsbury and Atcham · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Shrewsbury and Atcham 1 May 1997
- Newcastle upon Tyne East 3 May 1979
- Durham 10 Oct 1974
Party affiliation
- Independent Conservative 30 Jan 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Conservative 1 Jan 1983 – 29 Jan 2008
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Derek Conway, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Derek Conway?
Derek Conway was a Member of Parliament who represented Old Bexley and Sidcup in the House of Commons. See Derek Conway's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Derek Conway represent?
Derek Conway sat as Independent Conservative. See Derek Conway's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Derek Conway represent?
Derek Conway was the Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup. See Derek Conway's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Derek Conway?
Derek Conway has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Derek Conway's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.