Former Member of Parliament
Sir Derek Walker-Smith
Conservative MP for East Hertfordshire
At a glanceSir Derek Walker-Smith was a Conservative MP for East Hertfordshire.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 31 Dec 1957 – 1 Jan 1960
- Minister of State (Board of Trade) · Board of Trade 1 Jan 1957 – 31 Dec 1957
- Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1956 – 1 Jan 1957
- Parliamentary Secretary (Board of Trade) · Board of Trade 1 Jan 1955 – 1 Jan 1956
Committee memberships
- Privileges 1 Nov 1978 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- East Hertfordshire · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- East Hertfordshire · Elected 5 times 26 May 1955 – 28 Feb 1974
- Hertford · Elected 2 times 23 Feb 1950 – 26 May 1955
- Hertford · Elected 1 time 5 Jul 1945 – 23 Feb 1950
Party affiliation
- Conservative 5 Jul 1945 – 9 Jun 1983
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Derek Walker-Smith, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Derek Walker-Smith?
Sir Derek Walker-Smith was a Member of Parliament who represented East Hertfordshire in the House of Commons. See Sir Derek Walker-Smith's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Derek Walker-Smith represent?
Sir Derek Walker-Smith sat as Conservative. See Sir Derek Walker-Smith's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Derek Walker-Smith represent?
Sir Derek Walker-Smith was the Member of Parliament for East Hertfordshire. See Sir Derek Walker-Smith's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Derek Walker-Smith?
Sir Derek Walker-Smith has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Derek Walker-Smith's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.