Former Member of Parliament
Charles Hendry
Conservative MP for Wealden
At a glanceCharles Hendry was a Conservative MP for Wealden.
Early day motions
| 6 Mar 2015 | DIAGNOSIS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER | 30 sig. |
| 12 Jan 2005 | 1ST BATTALION OF THE PRINCESS OF WALES ROYAL REGIMENT | 30 sig. |
| 27 Jan 2004 | CLOSURE OF URBAN POST OFFICES | 1 sig. |
| 22 Jan 2003 | MILLENNIUM ENCORE SCHEME | 121 sig. |
| 16 May 2002 | CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHARGING OF VOLUNTEERS | 86 sig. |
| 16 Feb 1994 | ROYAL COMMISSION ON CANNABIS | 2 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 13 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 6 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) 8 Dec 2005 – 6 Oct 2008
- Shadow Minister (Higher Education and Intellectual Property) · HM Official Opposition 10 May 2005 – 8 Dec 2005
- Shadow Minister (Children, Young People and Families) · HM Official Opposition 1 Jun 2002 – 1 Jun 2005
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2002
Other posts
- Deputy Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 2003 – 1 Jul 2005
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 1995 – 1 Jul 1997
Committee memberships
- Energy and Climate Change Committee 19 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 16 Nov 1994 – 21 Mar 1997
- Procedure Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 24 Mar 1995
Previous seats
- Wealden · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Wealden · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
- High Peak · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- High Peak 1 May 1997
- Mansfield 11 Jun 1987
- Clackmannan 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Apr 1992 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles Hendry, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Charles Hendry?
Charles Hendry was a Member of Parliament who represented Wealden in the House of Commons. See Charles Hendry's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Charles Hendry represent?
Charles Hendry sat as Conservative. See Charles Hendry's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Charles Hendry represent?
Charles Hendry was the Member of Parliament for Wealden. See Charles Hendry's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Charles Hendry?
Charles Hendry has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Charles Hendry's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.