Former Member of Parliament
Grant Shapps
Conservative MP for Welwyn Hatfield
At a glanceGrant Shapps was a Conservative MP for Welwyn Hatfield.
Early day motions
| 13 Jan 2010 | EMPTY HOMES | 25 sig. |
| 2 Nov 2009 | EMPTY HOMES | 29 sig. |
| 19 May 2009 | HOME INFORMATION PACKS (No. 2) | 31 sig. |
| 2 Feb 2009 | QUEEN ELIZABETH II HOSPITAL | 4 sig. |
| 16 Jul 2008 | GOVERNMENT POLICY ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 11 sig. |
| 27 Feb 2006 | USE OF THE DNA DATABASE | 41 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 31 Aug 2023 – 5 Jul 2024
- Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 7 Feb 2023 – 31 Aug 2023
- Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 25 Oct 2022 – 7 Feb 2023
- Home Secretary · Home Office 19 Oct 2022 – 25 Oct 2022
- Secretary of State for Transport · Department for Transport 24 Jul 2019 – 6 Sep 2022
- Minister of State (Department for International Development) · Department for International Development 8 May 2015 – 28 Nov 2015
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 15 Jul 2015 – 26 Oct 2015
- Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 6 Sep 2012 – 8 May 2015
- Minister of State (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Housing) · Department for Communities and Local Government 13 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (Housing and Planning) · Department for Communities and Local Government 20 Dec 2007 – 6 May 2010
Other posts
- Co-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 26 Oct 2022 – 1 Nov 2022
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 11 Oct 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
- Public Administration Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 26 Feb 2007
Previous seats
- Welwyn Hatfield · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Welwyn Hatfield · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Welwyn Hatfield 7 Jun 2001
- North Southwark and Bermondsey 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 5 May 2005 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grant Shapps, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Grant Shapps?
Grant Shapps was a Member of Parliament who represented Welwyn Hatfield in the House of Commons. See Grant Shapps's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Grant Shapps represent?
Grant Shapps sat as Conservative. See Grant Shapps's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Grant Shapps represent?
Grant Shapps was the Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield. See Grant Shapps's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Grant Shapps?
Grant Shapps has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Grant Shapps's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.