Former Member of Parliament
Sir Richard Needham
Conservative MP for North Wiltshire
At a glanceSir Richard Needham was a Conservative MP for North Wiltshire.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 14 Apr 1992 – 5 Jul 1995
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 3 Sep 1985 – 15 Apr 1992
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Committee 25 Nov 1981 – 25 Oct 1983
Previous seats
- North Wiltshire · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Chippenham · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Gravesend 10 Oct 1974
- Pontefract and Castleford 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 3 May 1979 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Richard Needham, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Richard Needham?
Sir Richard Needham was a Member of Parliament who represented North Wiltshire in the House of Commons. See Sir Richard Needham's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Richard Needham represent?
Sir Richard Needham sat as Conservative. See Sir Richard Needham's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Richard Needham represent?
Sir Richard Needham was the Member of Parliament for North Wiltshire. See Sir Richard Needham's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Richard Needham?
Sir Richard Needham has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Richard Needham's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.