Former Member of Parliament
Andrew Selous
Conservative MP for South West Bedfordshire
At a glanceAndrew Selous was a Conservative MP for South West Bedfordshire.
Early day motions
| 20 Jan 2010 | FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT RAIL OPERATOR | 38 sig. |
| 13 Jul 2009 | FUTURE OF VAUXHALL | 23 sig. |
| 19 Jul 2007 | BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL THREE STAR STATUS | 12 sig. |
| 27 Jun 2007 | REDUCING CARBON MONOXIDE DEATHS AND INJURIES | 91 sig. |
| 27 Feb 2007 | BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT | 36 sig. |
| 23 Mar 2006 | Mr ABDUL RAHMAN | 59 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 4 Nov 2014 – 17 Jul 2016
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 15 Jul 2014 – 17 Jul 2016
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 8 Nov 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 15 Jun 2004 – 8 Nov 2006
Other posts
- Second Church Estates Commissioner 10 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
Committee memberships
- Ecclesiastical Committee 4 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Formerly known as International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill) 17 Apr 2024 – 24 Apr 2024
- European Statutory Instruments Committee 18 Jul 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
- Health and Social Care Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill (Joint Committee) 17 Apr 2018 – 27 Jul 2018
- Health and Social Care Committee 31 Oct 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Ecclesiastical Committee 26 Oct 2010 – 17 Jul 2014
- Work and Pensions Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
Previous seats
- South West Bedfordshire · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- South West Bedfordshire · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard 4 Jul 2024
- Sunderland North 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 7 Jun 2001 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrew Selous, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Andrew Selous?
Andrew Selous was a Member of Parliament who represented South West Bedfordshire in the House of Commons. See Andrew Selous's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Andrew Selous represent?
Andrew Selous sat as Conservative. See Andrew Selous's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Andrew Selous represent?
Andrew Selous was the Member of Parliament for South West Bedfordshire. See Andrew Selous's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Andrew Selous?
Andrew Selous has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Andrew Selous's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.