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Portrait of Sir John Wells

Former Member of Parliament

Sir John Wells

Conservative MP for Maidstone

At a glanceSir John Wells was a Conservative MP for Maidstone.

Full parliamentary career6 past posts

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Maidstone · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
  • Maidstone · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Maidstone · Elected 4 times 8 Oct 1959 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Smethwick 26 May 1955

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 8 Oct 1959 – 11 Jun 1987

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir John Wells, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir John Wells?

Sir John Wells was a Member of Parliament who represented Maidstone in the House of Commons. See Sir John Wells's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir John Wells represent?

Sir John Wells sat as Conservative. See Sir John Wells's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir John Wells represent?

Sir John Wells was the Member of Parliament for Maidstone. See Sir John Wells's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir John Wells?

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

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