Former Member of Parliament
Mr Tim Yeo
Conservative MP for South Suffolk
At a glanceMr Tim Yeo was a Conservative MP for South Suffolk.
Early day motions
| 4 May 2011 | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (LOCAL PLANS) BILL | 51 sig. |
| 16 Dec 2008 | EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE STANDARD | 222 sig. |
| 12 Dec 2006 | LIGHTER EVENINGS | 80 sig. |
| 22 Jun 2006 | WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (No. 2) | 39 sig. |
| 9 Nov 2005 | NAMA NEGOTIATIONS ON NON-TARIFF BARRIERS (7th NOVEMBER 2005) | 198 sig. |
| 9 Nov 2005 | WALNUTTREE AND ST LEONARD'S HOSPITALS | 26 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister (Department of Environment) (Environment and Countryside) · Department for the Environment 27 May 1993 – 6 Jan 1994
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health) · Department of Health 15 Apr 1992 – 27 May 1993
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) · Department for the Environment 28 Nov 1990 – 15 Apr 1992
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 14 Jun 2004 – 5 May 2005
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 10 Nov 2003 – 14 Jun 2004
- Shadow Secretary of State (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 23 Jul 2002 – 10 Nov 2003
- Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (also Shadow Deputy Prime Minister) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 18 Sep 2001 – 23 Jul 2002
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 2 Jun 1998 – 18 Sep 2001
Other posts
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jan 1998 – 2 Jun 1998
Committee memberships
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Nov 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Energy and Climate Change Committee · Chair 10 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 14 Dec 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Environmental Audit Committee · Chair 15 Dec 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Environmental Audit Committee 14 Dec 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee) 18 Mar 2007 – 3 Aug 2007
- Treasury Committee 4 Nov 1996 – 21 Mar 1997
Previous seats
- South Suffolk · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- South Suffolk · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- South Suffolk · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Bedwellty 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Tim Yeo, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Tim Yeo?
Mr Tim Yeo was a Member of Parliament who represented South Suffolk in the House of Commons. See Mr Tim Yeo's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Tim Yeo represent?
Mr Tim Yeo sat as Conservative. See Mr Tim Yeo's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Tim Yeo represent?
Mr Tim Yeo was the Member of Parliament for South Suffolk. See Mr Tim Yeo's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Tim Yeo?
Mr Tim Yeo has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Tim Yeo's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.