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Portrait of Sir Julian Ridsdale

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Julian Ridsdale

Conservative MP for Harwich

At a glanceSir Julian Ridsdale was a Conservative MP for Harwich.

Full parliamentary career6 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Air Ministry) · Air Ministry 1 Jan 1962 – 1 Jan 1964

Previous seats

  • Harwich · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
  • Harwich · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Harwich · Elected 6 times 11 Feb 1954 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Paddington North 25 Oct 1951

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 11 Feb 1954 – 9 Apr 1992

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Julian Ridsdale, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Julian Ridsdale?

Sir Julian Ridsdale was a Member of Parliament who represented Harwich in the House of Commons. See Sir Julian Ridsdale's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Julian Ridsdale represent?

Sir Julian Ridsdale sat as Conservative. See Sir Julian Ridsdale's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Julian Ridsdale represent?

Sir Julian Ridsdale was the Member of Parliament for Harwich. See Sir Julian Ridsdale's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Julian Ridsdale?

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

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