Former Member of Parliament
Mrs Jacqui Lait
Conservative MP for Beckenham
At a glanceMrs Jacqui Lait was a Conservative MP for Beckenham.
Early day motions
| 1 Jul 2003 | 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNION OF THE CROWNS | 42 sig. |
| 29 Oct 1992 | EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTE ON COAL MINING | 21 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 23 Jul 1996 – 2 May 1997
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 3 Jul 2007 – 19 Jan 2009
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 10 May 2005 – 3 Jul 2007
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Jun 2003 – 10 May 2005
- Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland · Scotland Office 18 Sep 2001 – 10 Nov 2003
Committee memberships
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 22 Jun 1998 – 5 Jul 1999
- Scottish Affairs Committee 27 Oct 1994 – 18 Apr 1995
- Health and Social Care Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 6 Dec 1993
Previous seats
- Beckenham · Elected 3 times 20 Nov 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Hastings and Rye · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Hastings and Rye 1 May 1997
- Tyne Bridge 5 Dec 1985
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Apr 1992 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mrs Jacqui Lait, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mrs Jacqui Lait?
Mrs Jacqui Lait was a Member of Parliament who represented Beckenham in the House of Commons. See Mrs Jacqui Lait's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mrs Jacqui Lait represent?
Mrs Jacqui Lait sat as Conservative. See Mrs Jacqui Lait's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mrs Jacqui Lait represent?
Mrs Jacqui Lait was the Member of Parliament for Beckenham. See Mrs Jacqui Lait's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mrs Jacqui Lait?
Mrs Jacqui Lait has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mrs Jacqui Lait's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.