Portrait of Sir James Duddridge

Former Member of Parliament

Sir James Duddridge

Conservative MP for Rochford and Southend East

At a glanceSir James Duddridge was a Conservative MP for Rochford and Southend East.

Early day motions9 tabled
Full parliamentary career25 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Department for International Trade) · Department for International Trade 7 Sep 2022 – 26 Oct 2022
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 8 Jul 2022 – 7 Sep 2022
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2 Sep 2020 – 16 Sep 2021
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Joint with the Department for International Development) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 13 Feb 2020 – 2 Sep 2020
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Exiting the European Union) · Department for Exiting the European Union 27 Jul 2019 – 13 Feb 2020
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 11 Aug 2014 – 17 Jul 2016
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 12 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012

Opposition posts

  • Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 20 Jan 2008 – 6 May 2010

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Rochford and Southend East · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • Rochford and Southend East · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Rother Valley 7 Jun 2001

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 5 May 2005 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£151,440 · 2024/25
Staffing£91,838
Miscellaneous£39,366
Office Costs£20,055

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir James Duddridge, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir James Duddridge?

Sir James Duddridge was a Member of Parliament who represented Rochford and Southend East in the House of Commons. See Sir James Duddridge's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir James Duddridge represent?

Sir James Duddridge sat as Conservative. See Sir James Duddridge's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir James Duddridge represent?

Sir James Duddridge was the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East. See Sir James Duddridge's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir James Duddridge?

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

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.