Former Member of Parliament
Sir Richard Ottaway
Conservative MP for Croydon South
At a glanceSir Richard Ottaway was a Conservative MP for Croydon South.
Early day motions
| 18 Jun 2014 | ASSISTED SUICIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE | 13 sig. |
| 2 Jul 2012 | EUROPEAN LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 12 sig. |
| 8 Dec 2003 | MAKE SPACE MANIFESTO | 50 sig. |
| 5 Mar 2003 | PROTECTION OF GREEN BELT LAND FROM SPECULATIVE DEVELOPMENT | 7 sig. |
| 15 Nov 2001 | WEMBLEY NATIONAL STADIUM | 1 sig. |
| 24 May 1999 | JUBILEE LINE EXTENSION | 1 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 23 Jul 1996 – 2 May 1997
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 18 Oct 1995 – 23 Jul 1996
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State (Environment) 1 May 2004 – 5 May 2005
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jun 2000 – 1 Jun 2001
- Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 1 Jun 1999 – 1 Jun 2000
- Shadow Minister (London) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 1997 – 1 Jun 1999
Other posts
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 1998 – 1 Jul 1999
Committee memberships
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Nov 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 19 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Foreign Affairs Committee · Chair 10 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 11 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Defence Committee 1 Nov 2004 – 12 Jul 2005
- Standards and Privileges 16 Jul 2001 – 29 Apr 2004
- Foreign Affairs Committee 23 Jun 2003 – 22 Mar 2004
- Procedure Committee 23 Apr 1996 – 21 Mar 1997
Previous seats
- Croydon South · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Croydon South · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Croydon South · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
- Nottingham North · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
Elections contested
- Nottingham North 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Richard Ottaway, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Richard Ottaway?
Sir Richard Ottaway was a Member of Parliament who represented Croydon South in the House of Commons. See Sir Richard Ottaway's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Richard Ottaway represent?
Sir Richard Ottaway sat as Conservative. See Sir Richard Ottaway's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Richard Ottaway represent?
Sir Richard Ottaway was the Member of Parliament for Croydon South. See Sir Richard Ottaway's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Richard Ottaway?
Sir Richard Ottaway has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Richard Ottaway's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.