Former Member of Parliament
Sir Robert Goodwill
Conservative MP for Scarborough and Whitby
At a glanceSir Robert Goodwill was a Conservative MP for Scarborough and Whitby.
Early day motions
| 13 Jan 2010 | 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOTOR CYCLE INDUSTRY | 43 sig. |
| 3 Jun 2009 | HEROES WELCOME SCHEME | 57 sig. |
| 11 Nov 2008 | BIG BANG UK YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS FAIR | 57 sig. |
| 2 Nov 2005 | FAIR DEAL FOR TRANSPORT IN YORKSHIRE | 14 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 5 Mar 2019 – 25 Jul 2019
- Minister of State (Education) · Department for Education 12 Jun 2017 – 9 Jan 2018
- Minister of State (Home Office) (Immigration) · Home Office 15 Jul 2016 – 11 Jun 2017
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 7 Oct 2013 – 15 Jul 2016
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 6 Sep 2012 – 7 Oct 2013
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 12 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 3 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 8 Nov 2006 – 3 Jul 2007
Committee memberships
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 25 May 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Liaison Sub-Committee on National Policy Statements 25 May 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee · Chair 25 May 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act 10 Nov 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill 17 Apr 2024 – 24 Apr 2024
- Environmental Audit Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 11 Jul 2022
- Down Syndrome Bill 19 Jan 2022 – 26 Jan 2022
- Nationality and Borders Bill 15 Sep 2021 – 4 Nov 2021
- Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 12 May 2021 – 24 Jun 2021
- Environmental Audit Committee 22 Jan 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 5 Mar 2018 – 8 Apr 2019
- Transport Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 11 Dec 2006
Previous seats
- Scarborough and Whitby · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Scarborough and Whitby · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- North West Leicestershire 1 May 1997
- Redcar 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Conservative 5 May 2005 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Robert Goodwill, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Robert Goodwill?
Sir Robert Goodwill was a Member of Parliament who represented Scarborough and Whitby in the House of Commons. See Sir Robert Goodwill's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Robert Goodwill represent?
Sir Robert Goodwill sat as Conservative. See Sir Robert Goodwill's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Robert Goodwill represent?
Sir Robert Goodwill was the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby. See Sir Robert Goodwill's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Robert Goodwill?
Sir Robert Goodwill has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Robert Goodwill's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.