Former Member of Parliament
John Penrose
Conservative MP for Weston-super-Mare
At a glanceJohn Penrose was a Conservative MP for Weston-super-Mare.
Early day motions
| 8 Nov 2016 | TRIGGERING OF ARTICLE 50 | 40 sig. |
| 2 Mar 2010 | REGULATORY BUDGETS | 19 sig. |
| 21 Oct 2008 | HOUSING BENEFITS REVIEW | 15 sig. |
| 15 Oct 2008 | SOUTH WEST REGIONAL SPATIAL STRATEGY | 21 sig. |
| 6 Nov 2007 | EPILEPSY AND SCREEN-BASED ELECTRONIC GAMES | 38 sig. |
| 15 Oct 2007 | EPILEPSY AND SCREEN-BASED ELECTRONIC GAMES | 32 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 16 Nov 2018 – 26 Jul 2019
- Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 8 May 2015 – 17 Jul 2016
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 8 Feb 2014 – 17 Jul 2016
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 7 Oct 2013 – 8 Feb 2014
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 17 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 19 Jan 2009 – 27 Jul 2009
Committee memberships
- Administration Committee 3 Dec 2012 – 28 Oct 2013
- Regulatory Reform 29 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Work and Pensions Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 29 Jun 2009
Previous seats
- Weston-Super-Mare · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Weston-Super-Mare · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Weston-super-Mare 4 Jul 2024
- Weston-Super-Mare 7 Jun 2001
- Ealing, Southall 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 5 May 2005 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Penrose, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Penrose?
John Penrose was a Member of Parliament who represented Weston-super-Mare in the House of Commons. See John Penrose's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Penrose represent?
John Penrose sat as Conservative. See John Penrose's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Penrose represent?
John Penrose was the Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare. See John Penrose's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Penrose?
John Penrose has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Penrose's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.